- Suwon City, Gyeonggi Province, and World Korean Traders Association signed joint promotion agreement in Japan - Expected attendance of some 1,000 Korean entrepreneurs from 67 countries at Suwon Convention Center October 24-27
- News shared via SNS on the 18th... Expected to "provide new collaboration opportunities"
- Korea Manifesto Practice Headquarters released evaluation results of civil administration heads' pledge implementation plans for 8th civil administration - Ganghwa County, first and second evaluations of 35 detailed indicators in 4 major areas; well-evaluated for data verification - County Governor Yu Cheon-ho: "Will do our best to realize the county government goal 'Let's Create Together! Prosperous Ganghwa!'"
- Listed business trip achievements via SNS, mentioning anecdotes from the United States…
- Suwon World Heritage City Forum, Goyang International Destination Competitiveness Forum, Siheung Surface Technology Conference - Intensive cultivation as global conventions, expert consulting, hosting support fund of 65 million won provided, etc.
- Left tribute via SNS…"I offer deep condolences to the bereaved families and surviving victims, and to all the people living with the scars"
- Differential subsidies provided based on size, type, and performance: 1.4 million won for light-duty, 2.3 million won for small, 2.7 million won for medium, and 3 million won for large
- Shared schedule via SNS on the 14th..."Achievement accomplished after 4-day grueling journey covering 12,611 km"
- Conveyed news on the 13th via SNS of meeting scholars in the U.S., saying "Will create an 'AI capital'"
Participants at the Suwon Multicultural Family Club Meeting launch ceremony. (Photo=Suwon City) [Suwon Daily=Reporter Chung Jun-sung] The launch ceremony for Suwon's multicultural family club meeting was held on the 13th at the Suwon Multicultural Family Support Center. The launch ceremony included △Love Korean Culture (Korean cultural experience, Korean cooking) △Environment, I Love You (community cleanup activities, upcycling crafts) △Ukulele Tutoring (ukulele performances, street performances) △Food Connecting Hearts (cooking from various countries)
- Signed joint agreement on the 13th for 'free senior bus rides and transportation fee support' - Gii Pass card issuance starting June 1st...providing up to 200,000 won annually
- Province presents industrial attraction strategy for Hwaseong City from perspective of regional industry development direction
- Rescue of missing from Turkey-Syria, righteous citizen who prevented major highway accident, etc.
- Conveyed achievement agreed upon with Michigan governor via SNS, announces trip to New York
- At final proposal presentation held at Suzhou Convention Center in China, edged out by New Zealand by 1 vote
- Announced schedule news via SNS saying "Will complete schedule safely and healthily"
- Holding 'Report on 2024 National Treasury Subsidy Acquisition' at April executive meeting - Plans to secure 230.3 billion won, increased by 49.1 billion won from previous year
- Governor Kim Dong-yeon signed agreement with University of Michigan on March 10th for Gyeonggi Youth Ladder Program - Through 2025...taking classes arranged by University of Michigan including language study, cultural experience, corporate tours during 4-week period
Mayor Jung Myung-geun of Hwaseong (left) presents policy suggestions to Minister Won Hee-ryong of Land, Infrastructure and Transport after commemorative photo. (Photo=Hwaseong City) [Suwon Daily=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Mayor Jung Myung-geun of Hwaseong met with Minister Won Hee-ryong of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on the 10th to propose prompt implementation of local key projects. At this meeting, Mayor Jung expressed gratitude for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's approval last December of the Shin-Ansan Line Hyangnam Extension Project and requested active cooperation on railway and new city projects.
- Focus on crackdowns on fraudulent receipt of gift certificates and illegal exchange - Administrative measures and fines including on-site guidance and cancellation of merchant registration depending on severity
- Deploy veteran civil servants with 20+ years of experience on first floor of city hall main building, promptly process complex civil complaints
- Expressed resolve on the 9th via SNS for first business trip to U.S. and Japan since taking office as governor
- 'Local Tax Special Exceptions Limitation Act' amended and implemented on March 14, 2023 - For first-time home purchases, refunds processed retroactively to original government announcement date ('22.6.21.) - By end of March, 10,000 first-time home purchases, 10.1 billion won in refunds decided
- Explaining specific methods through SNS... "Busan Expo is a Korean national event"
- Rented approximately 20 disabled artists' works to improve environment in entrance/exit passages of new building basement parking - Provide diverse opportunities for coexistence of various members of society along with government building maintenance
- Held regular meeting of safety culture movement and local public order council - Plan to advance 5 fields including safety reporting, inspections, and education projects
- Suwon City holds 2050 Carbon Neutrality Citizen Forum, seeks citizen action plans - Approximately 120 citizens, environmental organization officials, and working-level staff attend - Discussion held on 8 topics including energy, transportation, carbon absorption sources, and action sectors
- Conveyed news on the 5th via SNS of visiting '10.29 Truth Bus' site and urged
- Announced 'Yulcheon Village 2030 Sustainable Development Goals'...honored with 2 consecutive awards following last year
- Pyeongtaek City announces winning entry of 'Pyeongtaek Station Plaza Development International Design Competition' to be completely transformed - Design to be finalized within this year, scheduled completion in 2025 - Mayor Jung Jang-seon, "New Pyeongtaek Station Plaza will become a regional symbol"
