Top 93 Quotes & Sayings by Park Won-soon
Explore popular quotes and sayings by a South Korean politician Park Won-soon.
Last updated on September 16, 2024.
I believe in building a peaceful world that is also a safe place for animals.
When foreign tourists come to Seoul, they will likely want to experience the city more. The city combines past, present and future landscapes that cannot be found elsewhere.
In the journey to peace and to reunification, I always emphasize that we are not climbing just one mountain, we are climbing a range of mountains and, of course in this process, we will face a lot of difficulties. However, peace will be settled and the two Koreas will achieve reunification.
Predicting and responding to the global economy will be the biggest challenge.
We have many different kinds of global centers like the global business center or the special center for Mongolian and Central Asian residents in Seoul.
As politics is not subtraction but addition, those who share views and ideas need to join forces and they have to cooperate with political opponents even after they win an election.
The parties are all trying to reinvent themselves. I believe this upheaval is destined to take the country's fate into a different direction.
Korea has a long way to go before ending corruption. But Mayor Goh has certainly taken an important step toward it.
As the nation is aware, I have been doing charity movements through the Beautiful Foundation and Beautiful Stores, and carrying out projects to promote hope and governance of our society.
Humans can't live independently. We should work together and dream together.
With the Korean economy faltering, Seoul City will do its best to address problems regarding people's economic livelihoods - the most important part of this effort being public housing.
Gwanghwamun Square will be reborn as one for people.
I want to start with small but definitive change; the big picture is too abstract.
It may sound like showing off, but I am good in communications and in creating harmony.
I never intended to become an opposition political leader. Perhaps the government wants to raise me up into one.
It's in the hands of activists to expand the universal concept of human rights to include homosexuals. Once they persuade the people, the politicians will follow.
The answer is always at the site of the problem.
We believe open data helps citizens have a better understanding about Seoul's policies and motivates them to join the city government's efforts.
Citizens are the energy of Seoul.
When we travel to other countries, the Internet speed is so much slower. So I think in terms of technology, 5G and Internet speed, Korea has an absolute advantage over other countries.
Being elected as Seoul Mayor came to me like God's calling.
I have my own vision to lead the Seoul City, but whether or not I can display it totally depends on the citizens.
There are many challenges ahead, and one of the most important ones I face is ensuring the future sustainability of our city.
What we have to learn from Singapore is multiculturalism or clearly having the aspect of a global city.
Sometimes even my old friends are against me. But it's important to face your opposition and hear them out.
A new era doesn't come from nothing. New thoughts, values and methods will be established after overcoming various hurdles on the way.
In the past, we had several dog butcher shops in Cheongnyangni, but I closed almost all of them down through various measures.
I personally agree with the rights of homosexuals. But the Protestant churches are very powerful in Korea. It isn't easy for politicians.
Seoul is becoming a global city.
We vow to achieve a new political landscape that is clean.
Many homosexual couples in Korea are already together. They are not legally accepted yet, but I believe the Korean Constitution allows it. We are guaranteed the right to the pursuit of happiness. Of course, there may be different interpretations to what that pursuit means.
The main issue of cities is to tackle climate change and it is the issue of the current and next generations. Sustainability cannot be emphasized too much and I have designated the issue of climate change as the most important to solve.
I'm always trying to invite citizens to participate in the process of public decision-making.
We need to put priority on addressing issues related to people's daily lives and their economic hardships.
It's problematic when we have excessive numbers of police taking over the streets. People visiting Seoul for the first time might think... this is a military state.
Seoul is ready to share with the world proof that local actions can achieve global vision.
I published a thesis about animal rights when I was studying in England in 1991. Back then, I was a human rights lawyer and people condemned me for talking about animal rights when human rights are still not guaranteed. However, human rights are guaranteed in a society where animal rights are secured.
As do most Koreans, Seoul residents consider the uncertainty related to housing to be the biggest threat to their livelihoods.
Politicians have been the primary hurdle to reforms, and corruption is the center of the problem.
By solving housing and childcare problems, we will achieve a society where each person can properly invest in their development and realize their full potential.
Our vision is to have the Seoul citizens produce and efficiently consume energy.
I think that continuity is the most important way to create a city that functions properly and has a competitive edge in the international era.
Seoul citizens are becoming the owners of solar power plants by directly participating in solar generation through installation of mini solar photovoltaic, energy cooperative activities, or raising solar funds.
The access to clean air and clean water is a basic right.
Seoul has many good tourism resources, including nature, history and people. To take advantage of these, we have to make efforts, to preserve nature, restore historic properties and support the nation's dynamic culture and art.
By applying blockchain technology to voting platforms, we can prevent tampering with online voting, which will increase confidence in the voting results of voters and residents in Seoul.
One of my philosophies is that citizens are the mayor... so we have citizens play an integral role in making policies and implementing them.
Coronavirus is constantly attacking society's vulnerable classes and spaces. We must shake off the fantasy that we can go back to the past we were accustomed to.
Transparency and accountability must be restored in politics.
For me personally, it is one of my biggest priorities to build a sustainable city that can respond properly to the climate change.
Getting access to diverse civilizations should be easy, and languages are the gateway to that.
There is a tendency to attack some particular group of people and scapegoat them, but this is not the right attitude to cope with epidemics.
Korea remains in a very difficult position, politically, diplomatically and economically. Thus, it is very important to strike a balance with global powers. How well balanced Korea will be will determine what kind of roles we could play in the future.
I oppose discrimination against homosexuals, but I do not support them, either.
It is not easy, but young people have to learn languages.
Transparency increases credibility and accountability.
With regard to the 5G market, China is rather a competitor than a partner.
Each city has strengths. Cities should be developed with their own individuality and characteristics.
Touring Seoul is like an onion that you keep peeling away layer after layer.
Hope does not fall from the sky. We create hope ourselves.
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