- Appointed 11 nutrition teachers from Anyang, Gunpo, Uiwang, and Gwacheon, began developing recipe book 'Matnada Ⅳ' - Center Director Lee Eun-hee "Carbon emissions can be reduced just by changing the meal plan"
- Visited Bohun Plaza in Freedom Park with members of Anyang Chapter of Korean Independence Movement Association - Mayor Choi Dae-ho: "Thanks to the noble sacrifices of those who died for the nation, the current Republic of Korea and Anyang exist"
- Targeting realization of sustainable youth-friendly city with 48.6 billion won budget invested in 71 projects - Housing 6 projects, Jobs 15, Startups 8, Culture and Welfare 20, Communication and Participation 22, etc.
- Mayor and senior officials visit all 31 districts to gather citizen opinions - Kwon Seung-taek, Chief of Autonomous Administration Division: "We plan to continuously monitor the status of suggestions received"
- 'Anyang-style integrated care' in full operation…Establishing integrated community care promotion system - Jung Hyang-sook, Chief of Welfare Policy Division: "With the launch of the integrated support council, we have laid the groundwork for implementing Anyang-style integrated care"
- Targeting social welfare facilities, small and medium manufacturers, nursing hospitals, etc.…Supporting 3 million to 22 million won per location - Jung Eun-ju, Chief of Employment and Labor Division: "Substantially improving rest spaces for field workers"
- Implementation of 'emergency duty followed by rest time provision system'...strengthening disaster response capacity through guaranteed rest - Park Young-mi, General Affairs Director: "By guaranteeing sufficient rest, we raise work concentration and response capacity to secure citizen safety"
- Promoting '2026 Energy Welfare Support Project in Preparation for Heat Waves'...Targeting 50 households total - Must submit application at district administrative welfare center by the 27th of next month
- Strengthening smart forest fire prevention system surveillance…Operating surveillance cameras 24/7 at hiker rest areas, etc. - Mayor Choi Dae-ho: "We ask for your special attention and cooperation to prevent forest fires that take lives and nature"
- Good Cart 24 hours, Voucher Taxi 7 a.m. to 6 p.m…Supporting daily mobility for hospitals, school commutes, work commutes, etc. - Han Ki-hap, Head of Transportation Support Division of Anyang Urban Corporation: "During the Lunar New Year holiday, both transportation services will operate normally so vulnerable groups face no inconvenience in mobility"
- Selected as top 15% excellent local government nationwide…Securing additional 2% national subsidy for disaster recovery costs - Receiving high scores in disaster impact assessment consultation implementation, disaster response, and information sharing system establishment, etc. - Chief of Safety Policy Division: "The good results are the outcome of our efforts to prioritize citizen safety and work on disaster prevention and response"
- Collecting regulatory improvement ideas from all citizens by March 31 - Mayor Choi Dae-ho: "Improving regulatory inconvenience felt by citizens and businesses in the field is the starting point of regulatory innovation"
- Expected to resolve pedestrian inconvenience for Hogye Market visitors and public transit users - Mayor Choi Dae-ho: "We will work to create road and traffic conditions that citizens can use conveniently and safely in their daily lives"
- Consistent support for local talent through third donation - Talent Development Foundation plans to use as scholarship funds to support local students facing economic difficulties
- State of the City address at the 308th Anyang City Council Special Session...Presenting core values of leading future cities, prioritizing livelihood, youth vitality, and citizen happiness - "A city that fears change and falls behind the times cannot forge ahead"
- Monthly payment of 300,000 to 600,000 won for caring for grandparents and neighborhood children...Province and Anyang City each bear 50% of project costs - Lee Nan-young, Chief of Children Division: "A practical childcare support system where the local community supplements childcare gaps in families"
- Citizen-participation-type city administration promotion in full swing..."Synergy expected from city administration promotion at citizen eye level for policy expansion" - Lee Young-ju, Chief of Public Relations and Planning Division: "We hope diverse content this year effectively conveys Anyang City policies and attractions"
- Promoting introduction of AI on-duty system and childcare time work agency allowance - First nationwide to raise union flag continuously…"Building coexisting and cooperative labor-management relations" - Mayor Choi Dae-ho: "Based on trust and communication, we will maintain mature labor-management relations"
- Preparing for surge in spring visitors…Alleviating traffic congestion and improving exploration environment - Ju Dong-wan, Chief of Garden City Division: "We will further enhance the public nature and conservation value of the arboretum"
- Early payment in January provides approximately 4.6% discount on annual vehicle tax - Chief Seon Yeon-seok: "January offers the greatest vehicle tax savings benefits; through lump-sum payment, we hope to lighten household burdens even slightly"
- Ranked 1st among basic cities nationwide…Securing 300 million won in special allocation grants - Operating 'Visiting Regulatory Report Center' to creatively and professionally promote regulatory improvements through direct discovery of diverse on-site regulations - Mayor Choi Dae-ho: "Through reasonable regulatory improvements, we will increase administrative efficiency and on-site recognition"
- New Year's press briefing on the 13th, "Greater leap through AI innovation" - Accelerating promotion of Baldal Smart City, Indeokwon Intensquare, etc. - Welfare budget increases 9.8% from previous year… emphasis on stabilizing livelihoods and improving quality of life
- Promoting '2026 Green Building Creation Subsidy Support Project' - Supporting 50-90% of construction costs for insulation and window replacement, etc.…by January 30
- Introducing '10 Improving Anyang Initiatives for 2026' - Continuing supply of youth rental housing in Hogye Hot Spring District, etc…Expanding targets for youth monthly rent support
Mayor Choi Dae-ho of Anyang. (Photo = Anyang City) Beloved and respected citizens of Anyang! And civil servants of Anyang City! A new year of 2026, Year of the Red Horse (丙午年), has dawned. Happy New Year! As we welcome the vibrant year of the red horse full of vitality, I hope this year becomes one where we achieve greater leaps forward at the center of change. This year is the final year of my second term as Anyang City Mayor, and the journey toward 'Smart Happy City Anyang in cooperation with citizens' will bear fruit
- Anyang City History Volume 20 completed, collective record gathering city memories concluded - Major pledges and priority projects of Anyang City promoted from September 2021 to December 2025
- Survey of 1,273 citizens…FC Anyang Division 1 retention·designation of Badal Smart City project operator cited - Designation of 'Badal Smart City' project operator·Anyang City autonomous bus 'Juayaro' expanded operation etc.
- In the pollutant load management project sector…first and most cases among 34 management agencies in Han River system - Self-developed water pollution emissions calculation program, conflict resolution achievements among local governments in Anyang Stream watershed - Mayor Choi Dae-ho "Will continue to promote water circulation policies and related policies such as nonpoint source pollution management"
- New establishment of AI Strategy Division, effective January 31st…Formally beginning transition from 'Smart Anyang' to 'AI City Anyang' - Mayor Choi Dae-ho: "This is an expression of our strong determination to lead future administration as Anyang City"
- Recognized for efforts to strengthen independence of self-audit organization and conduct preemptive audits in vulnerable areas - City selected as excellent organization for third consecutive year in '2025 Self-Audit Activities Evaluation' overseen by Gyeonggi-do this year - Mayor Choi Dae-ho: "This is the result of all civil servants' efforts to uphold basic principles and standards"
