Opinions presented at 'Local Government Fiscal Decentralization Policy Seminar' held at Suwon Convention Center on 13th; Mayor Yim states "Budget distribution method should be left to local governments"
Jang An-gu District Chief Lee Byung-gyul (second from left) inspects snow removal equipment. (Photo=Jang An-gu) [Suwon Daily=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Jang An-gu District (District Chief Lee Byung-gyul) of Suwon City checked snow removal measures on the 13th during winter natural disaster countermeasure period, including the operation status of snow removal equipment such as spreaders and mixers at the snow removal materials warehouse and securing status of snow removal materials. The district set the snow removal countermeasure period from the 15th to March 15 next year and secured snow removal equipment including 21 spreaders and 1 blade. Currently
Paldal-gu Office exterior. (Photo=Paldal-gu) [Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon's Paldal-gu (District Chief Lee Hun-sung) began evaluations of operations at 10 community self-governance centers in the district starting from the행궁-dong Community Self-Governance Center on the 11th through the 19th. Through the evaluation, the district plans to supplement areas for improvement, contribute to activating community self-governance center operations, and discover best practices. In the first evaluation of this two-phase assessment, △composition and operational results of community self-governance (committee) meetings △community self-governance center operations △committee
Gwonseon-gu Office exterior. (Photo=Gwonseon-gu) [Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon's Gwonseon-gu announced on the 13th that it is conducting safety inspections to prevent illegal activities targeting 250 distribution-related businesses in the district (107 game arcades, 143 karaoke establishments). The inspections will focus on compliance with regulations and youth access hours, maintenance of safety facilities including fire and electrical systems, with violations being addressed and corrected on-site. According to inspection results so far, a significant number
Participants take a commemorative photo at the Yeongdeungpo-gu ecological environment class completion ceremony. (Photo=Yeongdeungpo-gu) [Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon's Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Chief Song Young-wan) held a completion ceremony on the 12th for its 'Ecological Environment Class,' an environmental education program conducted since May for children ages 6-7 and families. The Ecological Environment Class is one of Yeongdeungpo-gu's age-tailored environmental education initiative 'Yeongdeungpo Environmental Academy,' designed to address climate change and create a sustainable future. Woncheun-ri Stream and Mernae
Exploring practical measures for the public and private sectors
Composition and operation of public-private-business homeless protection safety net, preparation of measures including 24-hour temporary shelters and medical support
Blocks 1 and 2 designated and managed by Gyeonggi Province, block 3 by Suwon City; Suwon City continuously raised issues...recently completed unification procedures
Received the most votes at the round-table discussion on-site voting, 'fine dust source management' selected as the most urgent issue; Suwon City plans to actively reflect the voting results in related projects
Paldal-gu Office exterior. (Photo=Paldal-gu) [Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon's Paldal-gu held a 2019 local finance rapid implementation progress report meeting at the district office situation room on the 11th with District Chief Lee Hun-sung and 11 department heads in attendance. They discussed various rapid implementation measures to stabilize citizens' livelihoods by revitalizing the region's economy amid economic crisis. Additionally, department heads discussed rapid implementation progress and execution rates to achieve the city's target execution rate of 91% level
Daepyeong overpass after completion of repairs. (Photo=Jangan-gu) [Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon's Jangan-gu announced on the 12th that it recently completed repairs to the Daepyeong overpass connecting between Jeongja Elementary and Middle School and Jeongja Park in Jeongja-dong. Over approximately two weeks starting from the 14th of last month, wooden decks were installed on the upper portion of the deteriorated Daepyeong overpass granite steps. Elastic paving was reinstalled on the slopes that had many complaints. Construction was completed without removing the granite steps, reducing time and costs. A district official stated, 'Daepyeong
Approximately 450,000 people; Suwon City's KakaoTalk usefully utilized for typhoons, etc.; largest number of people among all national and provincial/municipal local governments and government agencies; communicating with citizens through various media including Instagram's 'Our Neighborhood'; recognized through numerous awards including 4 National SNS Awards
Food waste separation and disposal promotional material created by Yeongdeungpo-gu. [Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon's Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Chief Song Young-wan) announced on the 12th that it plans to distribute 'food waste separation and disposal guidelines' promotional materials to 3,816 small restaurants with business areas of 200㎡ or less. The main contents of the promotional material created by the district include food waste disposal categories (yellow food waste-specific bags), non-food waste items (white incineration pay-as-you-throw bags), recycl
'2018 Gyeonggi Province Content Industry Statistical Survey' results… Based on 2017, total sales of 23.6754 trillion won. Total of 126,126 content industry workers in the province… 10,000 more than previous year
Mayor Yeom Tae-young (first from right) and Suwon Women's University President-Pro Tem Park Jae-heung (first from left) and related officials pose for a commemorative photo after a donation ceremony. (Photo=Suwon City) [Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon Women's University (President-Pro Tem Park Jae-heung) deposited 10.5 million won to Suwon City on the 11th for use to help underprivileged neighbors. The ceremony took place on the 11th in Mayor Yeom Tae-young's office with Mayor Yeom Tae-young, Suwon Women's University President-Pro Tem Park Jae-heung and
Grand prize winner: marriage migrant from Vietnam Jeon Mu-i-hang...11 participants from 5 countries
Only one among national urban corporations...recognized for contributing to improving citizens' quality of life
Paldal-gu Office exterior. (Photo=Paldal-gu) [Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon's Paldal-gu will conduct guidance inspections from the 11th through the 22nd for two weeks at 10 Saemaul libraries in the district. ▲verification of compliance with Saemaul library operation regulations ▲operational performance including number of library users and opening days ▲management status of important assets including books, library facilities, air conditioning/heating systems, computers, etc. ▲status of specialty program implementation ▲measures for activating libraries, etc. will be closely examined. Suggestions will be listened to and measures for
On the 8th, Gwonseon-gu is conducting a pet owner culture class. (Photo=Gwonseon-gu) [Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon's Gwonseon-gu (District Chief Lee Taek-yong) and Suwon Veterinary Society held a 'visiting pet dog culture class' on the 9th at Homaesilhol Dog Park. The culture class, attended by approximately 100 dog owners, included 'correct walking culture with pet dogs' by Lee Ung-jong, professor at Yenam University and a pet dog behavior modification expert, pet dog behavior modification hands-on training, and Suwon City
'2019 Beauty Salon Technology and Management Consulting' was held on the 5th at the Korea Beauty Association Suwon City Jangan-gu Branch educational facility. (Photo=Suwon City) [Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City announced on the 11th that it is conducting technology and management consulting for small-scale beauty businesses in the district. The 'Beauty Salon Technology and Management Consulting' that started on the 5th provides small-scale (business areas of 33㎡ or less) beauty business operators with the latest hair dyeing and perming techniques and management know-how from successful beauty businesses
Suwon City Hall exterior. (Photo=Suwon City) [Suwon Daily=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City will conduct the '2019 Household Housing Basic Survey' targeting all residences and households in the city until the 25th. The survey covers 509,523 households including vacant houses, examining 4 basic items (address, survey classification, residence type, survey subject eligibility) and 8 characteristic items (vacant house status, number of habitable households, construction year, number of rooms) depending on survey classification. Survey workers including 11 civil servants
In progress at 232 idle-running restriction zones since the 21st of last month—first offense warning, fine of 50,000 won imposed if engine idling continues for 5 minutes or more
Suwon Volunteer Center operates volunteer mileage donation system—individual volunteer mileage transferred to designated social welfare institutions
Participants conducting 'urban walking lifestyle practice' street campaign. (Photo=Suwon City) [Suwon Daily=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City held a 'urban walking lifestyle practice' campaign on the 9th at Haenggung-dong, Paldal-gu (eco-traffic village) on the occasion of 'Pedestrian's Day (November 11).' Around 50 civil servants, residents, and youth participated in promoting ▲creating safe pedestrian environments ▲living without personal vehicles ▲using eco-transportation (walking, bicycles, public transit). Camp
Suwon City holds 'alley commercial district activation briefing' for Seoryu 2-dong urban regeneration new deal project—Seoryu 2-dong urban regeneration new deal project advancing with 3 unit projects and 6 detailed projects—project proceeding based on resident capacity built over 10 years of village-making projects
Completion ceremony for Saemaul community hall held on the 8th in Akbayit village, Kyrgyzstan
Met with Congressmen Park Kwang-on, Cho Jung-sik, and Kim Du-gwan on the 8th to request expedited bill passage
Parents caring for children together while sharing childcare information
Suwon Mayor Yeom Tae-young (left) encourages members of the Suwon City Disaster Safety Network. (Photo=Suwon City) [Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City held a workshop on the 7th with about 120 members of the Suwon City Disaster Safety Network at Yedam Reservoir in Yesang County, South Chungcheong Province, to strengthen disaster response capabilities. The workshop included 'Disaster Safety Accident (Large-Scale Fire) Prevention and Response Education' led by Kim Byeong-chan, a specialist instructor at Korea Fire Safety Institute, commendation of meritorious members of the disaster safety network, and major activity reports by organizations…
At the National Public-Private Cooperation Open Forum, keynote address "Local areas must solve and take responsibility for their own issues"
