- Concluded agreement with Korea Electric Power Corporation Northern Gyeonggi Branch...establishing surveillance system using transmission towers - Forest fire monitoring cameras, wide-area continuous observation of forests possible based on high-resolution video equipment
- Eva Popiel acquiring Korean nationality...expanding promotional efforts to enhance city brand value and broaden consensus with citizens - Ju Kwang-deok, Mayor: "I sincerely congratulate on making a new start as a citizen of the Republic of Korea and a resident of Namyangju"
- 130 or so staff members including customer service and environmental contact points participating over 3 days…positive response to practical civil complaint handling practice - President Lee Gye-moon: 'Establishing a continuous learning system and spreading an inclusive culture'
- Checking the overall condition of completed facilities and final inspection of safety and convenience before opening - Mayor Ju Gwang-deok: 'We will do our best to provide citizens with a safe and convenient road environment'
- Feasibility and private investment feasibility study final report on the 25th shows economic feasibility study results - Gyeonggi Province plans to apply for preliminary feasibility study in first half. Pursuing early ground-breaking through government consultation - Public hospital establishment planned at 400 beds each in Yangju and Namyangju, totaling approximately 285 billion won project cost
- Environmental cleanup in areas with concentrated shops in Dasan Station and Dasan New City and promotion of proper pet culture - Mayor Ju Gwang-deok: "Will carefully address projects that enhance citizens' quality of life"
- Life-cycle policies systematically organized...arranged to check support projects tailored to each life stage at a glance - Spokesperson Won Gyeong-hee: "Will update contents and provide citizens with latest policy information"
- Community sports hub completing citizens' health and culture in daily life - Mayor Ju Gwang-deok: "Will become a core foundation for enhancing citizens' quality of life and a representative symbolic space for the region"
- Access ramp in Chasan-ri, Hwado-eup, Mt. 51-12 expanded from existing single lane to dual lanes - Mayor Ju Gwang-deok: "Expecting further improvement in accessibility for regional industry and logistics"
- Over one year, covered diverse content from various fields including local figures, landmarks, living culture, and livelihood-oriented policies - Mayor Ju Gwang-deok: "Articles capturing stories that citizens have directly witnessed and felt have a special power"
- Resolving long-standing wishes of Galmaeguchi residents… Increased convenience of movement via connecting bridge - Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun: "The more infrastructure facilities citizens experience in daily life, the more important continuous inspection and management become"
- Gyeonggi Province allocating 284.2 billion won for road budget in 2026 to create early tangible improvements in residents' traffic experience - Selective concentration on projects ready for completion as tangible results strategy - Vice Governor Kim Dae-soon: "Contributing to balanced regional development and strengthened industrial competitiveness through expansion of comprehensive road networks"
- Starting the 25th, presenting vision of 'Gyeonggi-type public housing' at 'Sweet Bus Season 2' venue - Three key visions ▴People-centered ▴Space welfare hub ▴Affordable housing ladder - Creating stable housing supply channel in urban areas through 'Gyeonggi All Care' promotion plan implementation
- Conducting second livelihood economy field tour from the 25th through April 3rd - Slogan transition from 'Changes wherever we go' to 'We keep going until things change' - Shifting from city/county visits focus to 'key economic and livelihood tasks' focus...presenting practical solutions
- Emergency duty for approximately 330 employees across 32 departments in 13 fields including disaster measures - Mayor Ju Gwang-deok: "Thank you for giving up holiday breaks and staying at your posts for citizen safety and convenience"
- Previous branch head Kim Yong-yeon steps down, new branch head Ko Young-sun takes office - Sharing values of labor union responsibility and solidarity, participation and innovation
- Presenting core vision through first regular session of Namyangju City Council - Operating four strategies including completing metropolitan transportation hub city, transitioning to future-type self-sufficient city, culturally refined city, and whole-life care system - "I will do my best until the day citizens' dreams are fulfilled as everyday abundance"
- Holding 2026 New Year press conference...announcing vision as future-type self-sufficient city and major policy promotion plans - University hospital attraction, Wangsuk advanced industrial complex groundbreaking...self-sufficient city key projects on track - Accelerating completion of Namyangju's future map including spatial innovation and expanded railway network
- Expanding cooperative framework based on disaster prevention, public safety, economy, elections, and power sectors - "Going forward, we will operate regular communication channels to narrow the gap between administration and the field"
- Providing major municipal policies, events, and livelihood-oriented information via text message - 94% of total respondents gave positive evaluation...74% participated in actual municipal affairs through service - Won Gyeong-hee, public relations officer: "We will continuously improve service quality to provide citizens with tangible and practical information"
- Shared implementation tasks for eco-friendly waterfront tourism development project - President Lee Gye-moon: 'Will discover substantive cooperative projects with local governments at the local public enterprise level'
- Supporting AI services through generative AI for all employees in composing drafts of local ordinances - Lee Bong-gyu, head of Council Legal Affairs Division: "immediate access to necessary information will make drafting work much smoother"
- Conducting citizen field inspection before opening Hwado-eup Changhyeon~Geumnam section - Mayor Ju Gwang-deok: "National Route 86, key road connecting Hwado-eup and Wabu-eup...infrastructure closely linked to citizens' lives"
- Namyangju Philharmonic Choir and traditional and Western music convey youthful and dynamic city image - Mayor Ju Kwang-deok "Based on the foundation of change created with citizens, we will achieve 'results' beyond 'sincerity'"
- Pledging responsibility and role of public officials through 'Our Determination' - Won Gyeong-hee, city public relations officer: "I will do my best for fair and transparent municipal administration"
Namyangju Mayor Ju Gwang-deok. (Photo=Namyangju) Respected citizens of Namyangju, 740,000 of you! And fellow public officials, numbering over 2,500! The Eulsa year that began with anticipation and excitement is drawing to a close. Namyangju, which has steadily sketched the blueprint for growth, has continued to make dynamic leaps toward 'super growth era' and '1 million mega city' this year as well. Looking back, at every moment of 2025, citizens' participation toward 'Namyangju beyond imagination' and that scene have been quietly
- Merit certificate presentation ceremony, retiring civil servants' remarks, encouragement remarks, and commemorative photo session held in order - Mayor Ju Gwang-deok: "On behalf of all civil officials, I express deep gratitude for the dedicated service of retiring public officials"
- Administrative expert with experience in both practical and policy aspects including Gyeonggi Province Urban Housing Director - Pushing forward with groundbreaking 'Gyeonggi Northern Region 5 Major Core Road Projects,' Gyeonggi Province's representative SOC project
- Six cities and counties in northeast Gyeonggi jointly propose to Gyeonggi Province for waterfront development along North Han River - Gun Chief Seo Tae-won: 'Waterfront spaces that were symbols of regulation should be transformed into hubs for stay-type tourism and regional economic vitalization'
- 16 supporters created over 300 contents in total over one year, communicating city policies, culture, tourism, transportation, and living information - Kang Ho-jin, public relations officer: "I express deep gratitude to the supporters who worked passionately for one year to promote Namyangju city"
