- Golden Coast Road, created over total 17km with construction budget of 49 billion won...new landmark for Hwaseong West Coast tourism - Final facility inspections conducted under the leadership of Acting Mayor Yoon Seong-jin ahead of June temporary opening
- Early implementation of 'electric cargo vehicle subsidy' supporting 125 vehicles purchase... applications begin from 26th - Hydrogen vehicles supported with 35 million won per unit... supply of 192 units, the largest scale in Gyeonggi Province
- Demonstrated collection and administration capacity... secured institutional commendation and 30 million won prize money - High evaluation through strong collection activities including home search and public sale of high-value tax delinquents
- Preemptively opened access ramp (0.5km) directly connecting Bibong District to Provincial Road 313 for smooth ingress/egress - Began use before handover through LH coordination.. early resolution of citizen inconvenience through proactive administration
- Increased by 78.8 billion won compared to first supplementary budget... allocated 61.5 billion won for high oil price damage support to ease livelihood burden - Strengthen public transit fare support including Gyeonggi Pass and metropolitan transfer discounts and emergency welfare and care workforce support
- Gyeonggi Province holds opening ceremony for 'Gyeonggi Province Horse Welfare Relaxation Ranch' at Livestock Promotion Center in Mado-myeon, Hwaseong - 'Horse Welfare Relaxation Ranch' that takes responsibility from rescue to rehabilitation and adoption begins full operation - Deputy Governor Kim Dae-soon: "We will expand the foundation of a sustainable horse industry alongside the provincial residents"
- City received Minister of Interior and Safety commendation, Lee Yun-hee, Head of Care and Welfare Division received Prime Minister commendation - Selected as excellent institution for 7 consecutive years in '2025 Local Regulatory Innovation Performance Evaluation'... demonstrated national highest level of regulatory innovation
- 17 private experts participated, intensive inspection of 4.4km marine deck out of 17km total extension - Conducted in three phases from 21st to May 8th - Complete supplementation of findings by June and pursue temporary opening... creating marine landmark with safety as top priority
- Operated 'dedicated task force' for high oil price livelihood stabilization with First Vice Mayor as head for smooth payment - Differential support by income targeting approximately 70% of citizens... prioritize payment up to maximum 550,000 won for vulnerable groups
- First Vice Mayor Yoon Sung-jin presided, held 'pre-disaster prevention countermeasure inspection meeting for key management facilities in preparation for heavy rain' - Strengthen on-site surveillance and proactive measures to promote citizen safety as top administration priority
- Achieved 2nd place in Group 1 and secured 25 million won in prize money...demonstrated administrative capacity of large city - Breaking down departmental silos through collaborative system and 'systematic delinquency management system' won award three consecutive years
- Appointed 112 youth selected through public recruitment... formally launched with region-based operations - Structured divisions centered on five policy fields including jobs, housing, education, welfare and culture, participation and rights to conduct activities
- First commemorative ceremony after four district offices launched... confirmed status as Korea's representative special city - 20th at Hwaseong Arts Center, approximately 450 citizen performers on 'stage of emotion...' citizen-centered participatory commemorative ceremony' - Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun "Going forward, we will create the tomorrow of Hwaseong Special City shining as citizens become protagonists"
- 438 people moved into 2 scholarship halls including Dongjak Nare Hall and Dobong Nare Hall... live on 200,000 won per month - Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun "I hope you cultivate bigger dreams and grow into talent that contributes to the region and society in the future"
- Opening ceremony held on the 10th in Songsan-dong...support for medical treatment of vulnerable groups and establishment of stray animal adoption hub - Complex facility with clinic and play space...educational programs on proper pet culture for citizens
- Mayor Jung Myeong-geun and senior civil servants of grade 4 and above including department and division heads, and heads of public-related organizations made a resolution - Sequential promotion of pledge participation targeting all employees…plans to spread integrity practice atmosphere throughout the organization
- Hwaseong City to hold citizen-participation commemorative ceremony at Hwaseong Arts Center on the 20th - Operating citizen week from 16th to 22nd... opening public facilities, offering discounts, hosting cultural events
- Reflects citizen-oriented projects including third new city development, livelihood stabilization, and disaster prevention - Expected to be finalized on April 1st following the 249th extraordinary session of Hwaseong City Council
- Citizens' 3D 'Coriyo' models and woodcraft works, 'hope tree' space for leaving messages of support - Addressing menstrual product cost issue raised by President Lee Jae-myung, opening 'Menstrual Product Just Dream' at Just Dream… planned placement of (tentative name) 'Coriyo Menstrual Products' - Mayor Jung Myung-geun: "Just Dream On Lounge is a space where citizens' hearts gather... fulfilling responsibilities for 'Just Dream' model city"
- 2025 births 8,000, ranking 1st among national basic local governments...three consecutive years of growth since 2023 - Among municipalities with population of 1 million in the province, Suwon City 7,000, Yongin City 5,800, Goyang City 5,400 - Hwaseong City's total fertility rate significantly exceeds Gyeonggi Province average (0.84) and national average (0.80)
Officials from Hwaseong City's Clean Water Project Office are taking a commemorative photo after being selected as the '2026 Outstanding Water Management Organization.' (Photo=Hwaseong City) [Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Hwaseong City's Clean Water Project Office (Director Woo Jung-suk) was selected as the '2026 Outstanding Water Management Organization' at the '34th Water Management Advancement Symposium' held in Jeju on the 25th. The selection of the outstanding organization was conducted through recommendations of excellent organizations, comprehensively evaluating the operational performance and management systems of water service operators…
- Launching full-scale construction of 'Hwaseong City Good Neighbor Integrated Care System' linking medical, nursing, daily living, and housing - Plans to realize 'community care allowing healthy retirement in one's hometown' - Policy to build continuous support system without care gaps from discharge to return to daily life
- Follow-up measures based on joint committee 'reconsideration' opinion... comprehensive review results on citizen safety and public interest assurance - "Review results following legal procedures... administrative decision comprehensively considering citizen safety and public interest assurance"
- First Vice Mayor Yun Sung-jin visits site to inspect hazards including soil erosion - Vice Mayor Yun: "Will minimize citizen damage through on-site inspection and swift response"
- Shifting perception from 'place receiving help' to comfortable 'resting place' without stigma - Promoting 'Just Dream' space remodeling from early February... 'Coriyo model' from Seoyeon Connection, citizens continue donating talents and works such as 'chairs' through woodcraft citizen projects - Mayor Jung Myung-geun: "Will create 'Just Dream' and 'Just Dream On Lounge' as warm connection spaces alleviating hunger and loneliness"
- From midnight on the 15th to midnight on the 18th... easing traffic toll burden during holiday returns - Approximately 146,000 vehicles expected to receive toll exemption benefits
- Completing four-gu general district system... establishing living-area-centered administrative system laying foundation for providing administrative services within 30 minutes anywhere - Mayor Jung Myung-geun: "Hyohaeng-gu office launching, thrilling moment marking start of Hwaseong's new administrative history"
- Project cost of approximately 680 billion won... 'HL D&I Hana Consortium' selected as preferred bidder - Connecting approximately 13.3km from Hyangnam-eup, Hwaseong City to Geumam-dong, Osan City... constructing four-lane motorway - Expected to greatly contribute to alleviating traffic congestion in southwestern Seoul metropolitan region and reducing travel time upon opening
- Establishing new general district under Dongtan 1-9 dong... transitioning from branch office system to 30-minute living-area-centered gu office system - Declaring full launch of living-area-centered administrative system integrating cutting-edge technology with people-centered administration - Mayor Jung Myung-geun: "Laying foundation for citizens to access administrative services at closer locations"
- Overseeing five eastern districts including Jin-an, Byeongjeom 1-2, Banwol, and Hwasan dongs - Transitioning from existing eastern branch office system to general district office system, establishing living-integrated administrative service foundation - Mayor Jung Myung-geun: "Will do my best in operations so that administrative services closely related to citizens' lives and welfare are carried out more stably"
