- Pedestrian paths and rest areas to be available first, with supplementary improvements planned in phases following opening - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "Priority opening of completed sections is a measure to reduce resident inconvenience"
- Trust recovery through regular council meetings...residents' side abandons appeal of lawsuit - Gwangchang village opens door following city's proactive resolution approach
- Accelerating opening schedule to align with Phase 2 completion (June), partial handover of completed sections, planned opening end of January - Mayor Shin Gyeyong conducts on-site inspection on 13th with relevant officials, LH, and construction contractors before opening - City to complete overall park development, inspect facility functions, and preemptively identify citizen inconveniences and safety hazards
- For infected children aged 12 and under, hospital escort and home care provided - Professional caregivers visit homes during illness...full out-of-pocket expenses covered by city budget regardless of income - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "Will continue expanding care policies to create a child-friendly Gwacheon"
- Introducing paid public outdoor parking to ease Sunday long-term parking - Target locations: public outdoor parking lots in Class 2 districts (commercial areas) and Class 5 districts (non-Class 1-4 areas) within city
- Recognized achievements in improved delinquent tax management and collection system...increased financial management efficiency - Focusing on regular performance analysis, staff capacity enhancement, and taxpayer-centered administrative services
Mayor Shin Gyeyong of Gwacheon. (Photo=Gwacheon City) Respected citizens of Gwacheon and civil servants! A hopeful new year of 2026 has dawned. As we enter the new year, I wish that love and happiness fill your homes and all your endeavors come to fruition. Over the past year, under the vision of "A city leading the future, a happy Gwacheon for all," we have worked tirelessly for urban growth and citizen happiness, and now Gwacheon is an administrative city
- Applied to recruitment announcement for Juam District C1 Block...expanded chances for local newlyweds to win - Local real demand residents' housing stability expected to strengthen through Newlywed Hope Town supply - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "Local residency ensuring priority benefits for actual demand residents aligns with the system's intent"
- From memorial slogan competition to creation of memorial emblem...completed reflecting citizen input - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "Result of organizing Gwacheon's past and future direction together through citizen participation"
- Hosted by Korea Public Governance Institute...achieved 323.1 points out of 400 in management performance - Even assessment of population, economy, and public safety indicators...analyzed on government statistics basis ensuring objectivity - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "This result reflects comprehensive city management and inspection in objective indicators"
- Creating neighborhood parks in Galhyeon and Gwacheon-dong...providing children's play spaces and resident rest areas - City to install connection passage from Chanwoochul Children's Park to Knowledge Information Town detached house site 7
- 16 food service small business owners in city completed training...operated menu development and management education utilizing local festivals - Merchant university ran 7-session course from November 19 to December 17
- Strengthened standards on signage quantity, size, lighting use after designation in general areas - Conducting parallel 'improvement pilot project' at 9 public housing districts, approximately 34,080㎡ scale
- Gwacheon City held working council meeting on 5th...inspected streams, parks, transportation infrastructure and discussed resident inconvenience improvements - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "City will actively intervene to ensure Knowledge Information Town successfully completes"
- Two locations: Gwajichotdang in Chusa Museum and outdoor stage at Gwacheon Cultural Center - Recruitment target: 20 engaged couples hoping for intimate weddings with approximately 50 guests
- Will intensively implement fine dust reduction measures across all sectors including public, roads, worksites, and traffic through next March - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "Will concentrate all administrative efforts on protecting citizen health and creating pleasant living environment"
- Securing funds through public contribution and donations from next year, expecting regional development - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "Will actively support Gwacheon R&D Campus to establish itself as regional innovation growth engine"
- Priority demolition of 3 transmission towers inside Knowledge Information Town through 25th...remaining 2 to be completed sequentially - Expanded usable space and roadway construction resumption...expected improved convenience for resident companies and residents - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "Transmission tower demolition is a key stage in resolving spatial constraints of Knowledge Information Town and normalizing urban functions"
- From 22nd to 30th stepping up economic stimulus through 7 shopping districts...providing up to 20 percent cashback on local currency payments - Gyeonggi local currency card payments processed through online cashback only...3 million won daily limit per person, up to 12 million won benefit within event period
- Inspected public-private joint heavy snow response system...sharing snow removal tractor usage and real-time situation updates - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "Will do utmost with thorough preparation and swift response to create safe Gwacheon"
- 1,393㎡ floor area scale (1 basement to 2 stories above ground), capacity 93 persons (current 80 persons) infants and 20 staff members cohabitating - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "Will continue efforts to create safe and warm childcare environment"
- Conducting full inspection of water purification facilities and continuing process improvements...requesting detailed epidemiological investigation from Han River Basin Environmental Office to identify cause - Supplying 70,870 bottles of bottled tap water to minimize citizen inconvenience...to 35 childcare centers, 5 welfare facilities, 13 schools in city, 7 dong community centers, etc. - City operating 24-hour emergency task force and conducting water quality checks, complaint response, and emergency water supply support
- Highly evaluated as open play space in nature...quality children's facility with safety, creativity, and inclusiveness - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "Will develop into a city great for raising children"
- Establishing year-round water supply system using metropolitan water resources, planning phased waterfront space development - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "Will consistently practice sustainable urban environment and citizen-centered environmental policy"
- Conducted drill assuming fire outbreak at Gwacheon Fire Station and City Hall to strengthen emergency response capabilities - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "Will continue strengthening fire safety education and emergency response training"
- Reducing food waste through sharing food ingredients with remaining shelf life and spreading a culture of sharing and responsible consumption - Mayor Shin Gye-yong: 'A starting point for resource circulation practice where citizens become the main players, beyond simple sharing'
- Uiwang City entire area designated as regulated area, overheated speculation district, and land transaction permission zone - City maintaining stable housing market..."Uniform regulations inappropriate" - Mayor Kim Sungje: "Hope for more careful examination of regional market conditions and rational judgment"
- Discussed center operations issues and ways to improve staff treatment - Mayor Shin Gyeyong: "Will continuously improve care environment so children can grow up safely and happily"
- Government to announce housing market stabilization measures on the 15th…speculative overheated districts, adjustment target areas, and land transaction permit zones to take effect from the 20th - Jang Young-ja, head of civil complaints division: "Will do our best to minimize inconvenience to citizens while eradicating speculative transactions"
- Discussing various policies for sustainable regional development and efficient metropolitan administration
