- '2025 Top 10 News' selected through citizen participation online survey - Mayor Park Seung-won: "The core values of Gwangmyeong City that citizens empathize with… we will continue sustainable policies without wavering"
- Also recognized for excellence in personnel management in major national policy tasks such as disaster safety and integrated care - Mayor Park Seung-won: "Realizing citizen-felt administration through organizational management that responds ahead of change"
- City wins Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Award in '2025 Architectural Administration Evaluation' led by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport - Ranked 1st in Gyeonggi Province in comprehensive evaluation of expeditious, safe, and eco-friendly architectural administration - Mayor Park Seung-won: "We will continue to pursue architectural administration that enhances citizen safety and quality of life"
- 18.8% increase compared to previous year, first breakthrough of 1 trillion won in general account based on main budget… concentrated investment of 272.6 billion won in 'basic society and sustainable growth' - Mayor Park Seung-won: "We will focus on changes felt in citizens' daily lives and building the city's future competitiveness"
- Gwangmyeong-Siheung 3rd New Town urges development of specialized strategies for self-sufficient city realization… also requests prompt compensation for original residents - Requests cooperation in acquisition of rental housing site in Gurumsan district… addressing housing stability for displaced residents - Forming consensus on stable promotion of regional development projects through Gwangmyeong City-GH cooperation
- Holding 'Gwangmyeong City Railway Infrastructure Expansion Policy Discussion Forum' on 15th and discussing mid to long-term railway vision - Mayor Park shares direction of major lines including Sincheon-Ha'an-Sinrim Line… emphasizing realization of citizen mobility convenience - Expert proposals include resolution of railway service gaps and conception of Eurasian Peace Railway departure station centered on KTX Gwangmyeong Station
- Recognized for implementation of on-site heat wave response policies such as installation of fine mist sprayers and conscience-based rental business - Mayor Park Seung-won: "The result created together with citizens… we will strengthen climate disaster response capabilities and create a safe city"
- Resident-choice ward chief appointment system… Ban Mi-mi elected as Gwangmyeong 6th Ward Chief candidate - Proceeded with pledge announcements, Q&A, and resident panel voting… accompanied by YouTube live broadcast - Mayor Park Seung-won: "I hope this becomes an opportunity to further strengthen the foundation of resident participation administration"
- Focused discussion on Gwangmyeong railroad network, blind spots, and future role of KTX Gwangmyeong Station - 'Future Railroad City Gwangmyeong' created together with citizens… on-site Q&A session conducted
- City holds final report session for 'Gwangmyeong K-Arena Basic Strategy Establishment Project' and conducts final review of arena attraction basic strategy - Accommodates pop music, sports, e-sports, and AI robot competitions… analyzed as 'optimal location' based on transportation network connecting KTX Gwangmyeong Station, newly built subway station, and Incheon Airport - Mayor Park Seung-won: "We will properly prepare arena attraction in accordance with government recruitment procedures"
- Holds '(Re):born Gwangmyeong Era Project' outcomes sharing session at Lifelong Learning Center on 3rd - 42 graduates of Gwangmyeong Autonomous University lead urban change through 5 major practice projects in ecology and welfare
- Holds 'Local Autonomy Decentralization Policy Discussion Forum' on 3rd and discusses local autonomy decentralization for sustainable urban development - Experts present strengthened local government authority, expanded resident participation, and revitalization strategies for established cities
- Holds outcomes sharing session comprised of exhibitions and awards ceremony on 2nd… unveils urban regeneration achievements and 2026 vision - Continues to win national and provincial-level awards based on 'Green Light Gwangmyeong', strengthening status of carbon-neutral urban regeneration - Mayor Park Seung-won: "We will establish the foundation for a sustainable city where future generations can live with peace of mind"
- Holds 'Climate Crisis Response Policy Discussion Forum' hosted by National Assembly Climate Special Committee on 24th - Mayor Park emphasizes from human rights perspective: "Substantive implementation capacity for climate crisis response must come from local governments" - Proposes 8 major policies including Carbon Neutral City 100, institutionalization of regional climate response fund, and enactment of energy decentralization special law
- Strawberry cultivation, operation of experience and educational programs… expecting effects of regional revitalization such as job creation and tourism activation - Mayor Park Seung-won: "We will actively support urban agriculture to establish itself as a new growth engine for the region"
- Strengthening regional cooperation for building foundation of peace and reunification… various projects to be launched in full this year - Planning to pursue diverse peace and reunification-related projects including 'North Korean Defector Cultural Experience' and 'Gwangmyeong Reunification Golden Bell'
- Gwangmyeong-Siheung Techno Valley selected as 'One of Korea's 100 Regional Investment Promising Projects' - Selected as one of promising projects nationwide… selected among top 50 projects with high evaluation of geographic competitiveness and industrial connectivity - Mayor Park Seung-won: "We will establish it as an innovation hub for future mobility, artificial intelligence, robotics and other advanced industries"
- Deploy 4 dedicated personnel on rotating shifts on standby from 19th onwards - Mayor Park Seung-won: "With citizen safety as the top priority, we will continuously strengthen the disaster response system"
- Operates 'Our Neighborhood Mayor's Office' with 5th on-site communication activities in Gwangmyeong 6th Ward on 17th - Checks education safety issues at Gwangil Elementary School parent meeting… pledges improvement of aging facilities - Sequentially confirms living SOC and resident autonomy sites including Our Children's Park and Mok-gam Stream mural
- City, Red Cross, Kia create healing garden for elderly mental health...completion ceremony held on 14th - Mayor Park Seung-won: 'I will continuously discover ESG-value cooperative projects to improve citizens' quality of life'
- Holds opening ceremony for 'Municipal The Heritage Daycare Center' and 'Municipal The Heritage Daon Daycare Center' on 6th afternoon - Each accommodating 83 and 176 children respectively… total 259 infants and toddlers available to use… Municipal The Heritage Daycare Center capable of 24-hour continuous care
- Install 3 surveillance cameras capable of monitoring Gwangmyeong City's 4 major mountains including Dorak, Gurumsan, Gahak, and Seodok Mountains - Real-time analysis of thermal imaging automatically detects smoke and flames, enabling rapid response - Mayor Park Seung-won: "We will create a 'smart safe city' that protects citizens' lives and safety by utilizing various advanced technologies"
- Sohadam Forest, indoor multi-sensory garden for enhancing cognitive health of the elderly - Achieves double crown following Land Expo and Korea Color Award… proving excellence of public design - Mayor Park Seung-won: "We will expand application of design that embeds public value and recovery value to public buildings"
- Held jointly by Good Local Government Council at 1:30 p.m. on 7th at Love Jae in National Assembly Building - 48 local governments nationwide participate, each presenting outstanding policies and evaluating policy achievements - Mayor Park Seung-won: "The policy competition should be a starting point for realizing the value of local autonomy decentralization and daily realization of resident sovereignty"
- Also conducting cashback event returning 5% of local currency transaction amounts (excluding incentives) - Mayor Park Seung-won 'Will provide more benefits to citizens participating in local economy revitalization'
- October 31-November 6, search for 'Gwangmyeong City Proactive Administration' on Gwangmyeong City website and Korea Citizen Idea Box and participate - Mayor Park Seung-won: "We will spread proactive administration throughout all city administration and create administration that citizens directly experience"
- Building 'Cultural Arts Complex Center' and 'Public Library' within Gwangmyeong Cultural Park in Iljik-dong… targeting completion in January 2028 - Mayor Park Seung-won: "We will expand cultural infrastructure that enhances quality of life and create a city where people and culture grow together"
- City holds '2025 Disaster Response Safe Korea Training'… participated by the city, 10 agencies within the city, approximately 250 personnel, and 33 vehicles - Mayor Park Seung-won: "The most certain way to prepare for unpredictable large-scale disasters is through endless training"
- Participated as a panelist in the local government session of '2025 Asia Future Forum,' expressing conviction - Introduced six core sustainable values including autonomous decentralization, lifelong learning, climate response, resource circulation, social economy, and garden city
- 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"
