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2010’s
2018
37th. Park Won Soon
July 1, 2018 ~
2014
36th. Park Won Soon
July 1, 2014 ~ June 30, 2018
2011
35th. Park Won Soon
Oct 27, 2011 ~ June 30, 2014
- Reduced debt by KRW 4.1 trillion (final goal of KRW 7 trillion) and regained financial soundness
- Established the foundation for universal welfare by pursuing eco-friendly “free school meal policy” and revising the criteria for citizen welfare
- Established the basis for Seoul to become a global Social Innovation City by nurturing village communities, social economy, and cooperatives
- Pursued balanced, people-centered development through the 2030 Seoul Plan, Development Plan for the Yeongdong Region, and Happy 4-District Plan
- Realized an administration that has improved the lives of citizens through various initiatives, including the 10 Commandments for Paving Blocks and Night Owl Bus
- Created an open administration led and participated by citizens through expanded public communication achieved through policies, deliberations, and social media
2010
34th. Oh, Se-hoon
July 1, 2010 ~ Aug 26, 2011 Main Policy
- Hope Plus, Kkumnarae Account, Humanities for Hope, Network Welfare Center, and other welfare programs customized to Seoul’s needs
- School security to prevent violence in schools, concentrate investment in education for a better learning environment
- Travel project, Seoul-type preschools, daycare centers, residential areas for senior citizens, and other programs to solve childcare and retirement related issues
- Implementing joint property taxes, balanced development between regions through the Human Town project
- Strengthening finance and tourist infrastructure, improving facilities for foreigners boosting Seoul’s city competitiveness to 9th place all over the world (27th place in 2006)
2000’s
2006
33rd. Oh, Se-hoon
July 1, 2006 ~ June 30, 2010 Main Policy
- Creative Municipal Administration (Dasan 120 Seoul Call Center, 10 million Idea Oasis, etc.)
- Cityscape improvement by constructing Gwanghwamun Square and Se-un Choroktti Park
- Long-term rental Shift, Travel Project, and other welfare programs
- Efforts to improve air quality, construction of Dream Forest for a greener Seoul
- Hosting WDC 2010, construction of Dongdaemun Design Park Plaza and other design-focused projects
2002
32nd. Lee, Myung-bak
July 1, 2002 ~ Jun 30, 2006 Main Policy
- Lowering the budget by introducing business management strategies and debt redemption
- Establishing a foundation for New Town projects for balanced development among regions
- Restoration of Cheonggyecheon (Stream), construction of Seoul Forest, and other green projects
- The reorganization of Seoul’s transportation system
- Shifting paradigms from vehicle-centered policies to human-centered policies (Seoul Plaza, etc.)
1990’s
1998
31st. Goh, Kun
July 1, 1998 ~ Jun 30, 2002 Main Policy
- Anti-corruption policies for transparent government (disclosing the processing process of online civil affairs, Ombudsman, electronic private contracts, etc.)
- Planting 10 Million Trees of Life, turning the World Cup Park green
- Completion of two subway lines while in office
- Hosting the 2002 World Cup
1997
30th. Kang, Deok-ki (an acting mayor)
Sep 10, 1997 ~ Jun 30, 1998
1995
30th. Cho, Soon
July 1, 1995 ~ Sep 9, 1997 Main Policy
- Transition to citizen-focused government, establishing and executing mid, long-term plans and three-year plan for Seoul
- Repairing Dangsan cheolgyo (Rail road Bridge) and other important public facilities for safety
- Enactment of Framework Act on Environmental Policy, Charter of Protecting the Environment, 21 Agendas of Seoul, and other environmentally friendly projects
- Establishing a 5-year roadmap for the nation’s first social welfare survey
1994
29th. Choi, Pyong-yol
Nov 3, 1994 ~ Jun 30, 1995 Main Policy
- Securing safety of various facilities and eradication of poor construction practices
- Special Traffic Reform to resolve Seoul’s chronic congestion
28th. Woo, Myung-gyu
Oct 22, 1994 ~ Nov 2, 1994
1993
27th. Lee, Won-jong
Mar 8, 1993 ~ Oct 21, 1994 Main Policy
- Reform for various regulations, laws, an management strategies for the citizens
- Establishing the groundwork for three subway lines, constructing city highways, and subways
- 600-year Path for Seoul Project
26th. Kim, Sang-chol
Feb 26, 1993 ~ Mar 4, 1993
1992
25th. Lee, Sang-bae
Jun 26, 1992 ~ Feb 25, 1993 Main Policy
- Improvement of living conditions and supporting cultural activities
- Restoration of Gyeonghuigung Palace, Mongchontoseong Fortress, and other historic sites
- Lowering resident agreement from 90% to 67% to stimulate redevelopment of substandard homes
1991
24th. Lee, Hae-won
Feb 19, 1991 ~ Jun 25, 1992 Main Policy
- Mid, long-term traffic solution including the construction of underground passages
- Establishing the Hangang Management Office to effectively manage the river, the water source of Seoul
- Introduction of garbage incineration
1990
23rd. Park, Se-jik
Dec 27, 1990 ~ Feb 18, 1991 Main Policy
- Implementing safety solutions for substandard constructions
- Establishing and implementing Special Traffic Laws to alleviate traffic issues
1980’s
1988
22nd. Goh, Kun
Dec 5, 1988 ~ Dec 26, 1990 Main Policy
- Administrative policies based on ‘administration of participation, transparency, and relevance’
- Construction of urban expressways Naebu Ringway and Bukbu Expressway and secondary subway construction
- Expanding the flood pumping station and building a bank for water disaster prevention
1987
21st. Kim, Yong-rae
Dec 30, 1987 ~ Dec 4, 1988 Main Policy
- Successfully hosting the 24th Seoul Olympics
- Installing waterworks, introducing city cleaning, increasing homes, opening welfare facilities, and other solutions for stable living in Seoul
- Implementing of secondary 5-year Green Seoul Scheme
1983
20th. Yom, Po-hyun
Oct 15, 1983 ~ Dec 29, 1987 Main Policy
- Completion of subway lines 2, 3, and 4. implementing Hangang Development plan, opening of Garak-dong Fishermen and Farmer’s market, construction of Mokdong City
- Hosting the Asian Games, Preparing for Seoul Olympics
- Restoration of Gyeonghuigung Palace, Boramae, Jongmyo Shrine Park, Seokchon Lake Park
1982
19th. Kim, Song-bae
Apr 28, 1982 ~ Oct 14, 1983 Main Policy
- Opening of subway line 2 sector Sports Complex Station-Seoul Nat’l Univ. of Education, and Euljiro 1-ga – Sangju Station
- Completion of baseball stadium in Sports Complex and constructing the main stadium
1980
18th. Park, Yong-su
Sep 2, 1980 ~ Apr 27, 1980 Main Policy
- Attending the 1981 Baden-Baden Congress and successfully bidding for the 88 Seoul Olympics
- Green Seoul Project, planting 10 million trees in Seoul with the tree-planting movement
1970’s
1978
17th. Chong, Sang-chon
Dec 22, 1978 ~ Sep 1, 1980 Main Policy
- Building urban facilities to boost efficiency and tidying pedestrian roads
- Innovating city cleaning administration, expanding gas lines, and offering wider medical insurance coverage to stabilize living
- Employment service center for low-income citizens, saving 10% on energy to counter the second oil shock
1974
16th. Kuh, Cha-chun
Sep 2, 1974 ~ Dec 21, 1978 Main Policy
- Constructing residents, boosting urban community movements, and other policies to protect the people’s living
- Installment of urban infrastructure for substantialization
- Expanding various living environment related facilities and redeveloping substandard areas
1970
15th. Yang, Taek-shik
Apr 16, 1970 ~ Sep 1, 1974 Main Policy
- Establishing the frameworks for a two decade-long urban planning, long-term plan for construction regulations for six district regions
- Framework for Yeongdong area district plan
- Drafting of plans to disperse population and 10-year roadmap to clear out buildings without permit
1960’s
1966
14th. Kim, Hyon-ok
Mar 31, 1966 ~ Apr 15, 1970 Main Policy
- Underground passages on Sejongro Street and Myeongdong, vehicle-only overpass, expanding and paving main roads
- Seun Arcade, Pagoda Arcade, Nakwon Arcade, and other urban development projects
- Hangang Development Project, opening of Namsan Tunnel 1 and 2, 400 apartment buildings
- Yeongdong zones 1 and 2, Hwayang, Mangu District, Siheung, Sillim District, and other large district reorganization projects
1963
13th. Yoon, Chi-yong
Dec 17, 1963 ~ Mar 30, 1966 Main Policy
- Establishing a city plan for four districts, Guro, Sungin, Eunpyeong, and Ttukseom, an area spanning 132 km
- Completion of Hanganggyo 2 (Yanghwadaegyo (Bridge), Jan. 25, ’65), initiating the construction of Hanganggyo 3(Hannamdaegyo (Bridge))
- Establishment of Seoul’s first long-term city development plan
1961
12th. Yoon, Tae-il
May 20, 1961 ~ Dec 16, 1963 Main Policy
- The Act on Special Measures for the Administration of the Seoul Special Metropolitan City redistributed workloads and brought the reorganization of the administrative structure
- City development project designed for population of 5 million
- Expanding infrastructure such as water works and developing remote areas in Seoul
1960
11th. Kim, Sang-don
Dec 30, 1960 ~ May 16, 1961 Main Policy
- First elected mayor
- Integrity and punishing corruption to tighten discipline
- Dispersing traffic in downtown areas, moving warehouses and factories to the outskirts
10th. Chang, Ki-yong
May 2, 1960 ~ Jun 30, 1960 Main Policy
- Jungbu hospital open to the public, building of new annex building for treating tuberculosis
- Expanding the liquid waste collection network to 23 dong districts and making 50 public wells
- Running labor halls acquired from Ministry of Health and Welfare
1950’s
1959
9th. Im, Hung-sun
Jun 12, 1959 ~ Apr 30, 1960 Main Policy
- Building a ringway between Yongsan-gu, Seongdong-gu, Dongdaemun-gu, Seongbuk-gu, and Uijeongbu and Cheonggyecheon (Stream) under drainage work
- Building of soccer field at Hyochang Stadium for 1950 Asia Soccer Game
- Construction of four public health clinics, public bathrooms, public wells, and public baths
1957
8th. Hoh, Chong
December 14, 1957 ~ June 11 Main Policy
- Establishing bypasses and paving the road surface
- Proposal to convert five-million square meter Miari District into a residential area
- Municipal general hospitals and public clinics, epidemic and hygiene office, completion of Majang-dong slaughterhouse
1956
7th. Goh, Chaebong
July 6, 1956 ~ Dec 13, 1957 Main Policy
- Building of six municipal hospitals and public health clinics
- Construction of 100 water reserves to alleviate the shortage of drinking water
- Adding 70,000t to Seoul’s waterworks with support from the national treasury
1952
6th. Kim, Taeson
Aug 29, 1952 ~ July 5, 1956
1951
5th. Kim, Taeson
Jung 27, 1951 ~ July 24, 1952
1940’s
1949
4th. Lee, Ki-bung
Aug 15, 1949 ~ May 8, 1951 Main Policy
- Relief for Seoul residents who fled to Busan during the Korean War by opening Busan branch office
- Establishment of nine shelters that can accommodate a total of 3,000 homeless people
- First designation of transportation company in August 1949 to run 105 public buses (fare KRW 80)
3rd. Lee, Ki-bung
Jun 6, 1949 ~ Aug 14, 1949
1948
2nd. Yoon, Po-son
Dec 15, 1948 ~ Jun 5, 1949 Main Policy
- Building of nine elementary schools to eradicate illiteracy, dong offices offer Korean classes
- ‘New Life’ campaign to thwart costly weddings, funerals, and ancestral ceremonies
- Cracking down the cornering market and fraudulent registrations to put the food distribution administration back on track.
1946
1st. Kim, Hyong-min
Sep 28, 1946 ~ Dec 14, 1948 Main Policy
- Establishment of policies to accommodate war refugees
- Thirteen Japanese lodging facilities in Namsan-dong utilized as temporary stay for refugees
- High-end restaurants, temples, and empty homes used as refugee camp
