Suwon Special City (Mayor Lee Jae-jun) held a 'Suwon R&D Science Park Development Project Land Compensation Resident Briefing' at the Ipbuk-dong Administrative Welfare Center conference room on the 27th, informing residents of the project's progress and compensation procedures. The briefing was attended by landowners and stakeholders within the Suwon R&D Science Park development project area…
Shade shelter installed at crosswalk (provided by Suwon City) Suwon Special City (Mayor Lee Jae-jun) pilot-installed convenience chairs at five shade shelters at crosswalks around City Hall Station for vulnerable pedestrians such as elderly people and people with disabilities to sit while waiting for pedestrian signals. The shade shelter convenience chairs were installed at the bottom of shade shelters so that the elderly, pregnant women, children, people with disabilities and others can sit and rest briefly while waiting for pedestrian signals. At City Hall where foot traffic is heavy and pedestrian signal wait times are long…
Site visit to Singapore startup and innovation scene 20 young prospective entrepreneurs participate
At the briefing session held at the Blue House on the 27th, proposals were submitted for the extension of the Gyeonggang Line and the establishment of the Chungcheong Metropolitan Express Railway.
Gyeonggi Province announced that 7 out of 26 projects it applied for passed the preliminary feasibility study in batch. (Provided by Gyeonggi Province) Seven road network projects being promoted by Gyeonggi Province passed the preliminary feasibility study (hereinafter 'PFS') for the establishment of the 6th National and Local Road Construction Plan (2026-2030). Passing the first hurdle for road network construction totaling 48.9 km and 1.4689 trillion won is expected to ease traffic congestion in the province. On the 27th, Gyeonggi…
Gapyeong-gun is conducting final safety inspections of Jara Island venue ahead of the opening of the '20th Gyeonggi Province Disabled Sports Life Festival' (provided by Gapyeong-gun) Gapyeong-gun announced on the 26th that it conducted a final safety inspection of the Jara Island venue ahead of the opening of the '20th Gyeonggi Province Disabled Sports Life Festival.' The inspection was attended by County Governor Seo Tae-won and related personnel, who comprehensively examined facilities and convenience amenities at the Jara Island venue where the opening ceremony will be held on the 28th. Participants reviewed safety…
Participants in the citizen briefing test-drove an autonomous vehicle supporting mobility for vulnerable pedestrians on the 26th and took commemorative photos (provided by Hwaseong City) Hwaseong Special City (Mayor Jung Myeong-geun) held an event at the Moreumeum Center on the 26th with about 50 people in attendance including the Advanced Industry Division Chief, the Autonomous Driving Technology Development and Innovation Task Force (KADIF), the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KATRI), and the Intelligent Transportation Systems Association of Korea (ITSK) and citizens, featuring 'Demonstration Launch of Mobility Support Service for Vulnerable Pedestrians and Living Lab 8 Major Fields…
O Seok-man, Public Information Director of Hwaseong Special City (center) is taking a commemorative photo on the 26th at the '4th 2026 Global City Brand Awards' ceremony to commemorate the win in the National Representative Economic Vitality City category (provided by Hwaseong City) Hwaseong Special City (Mayor Jung Myeong-geun) announced that it was selected and won the 'National Representative Economic Vitality City category' at the '4th 2026 Global City Brand Awards' ceremony held at Ferum Hall, Ferum Tower in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Hosted by Sisajournal and the Korean Local Government Association…
Mayor Lee Sang-il of Yongin Special City (provided by Yongin City). Yongin Special City announced on the 27th that it will promote the construction of a public complex culture and welfare center at the site of a former special school in Seongbok-dong, Suji-gu. Mayor Lee Sang-il instructed at the '9th term local autonomy pledge project promotion report meeting' held on the 25th to promptly promote the construction of a complex center equipped with cultural and sports facilities, public offices, and welfare facilities on a 10,627㎡ site at 177 Seongbok-dong. The mayor stated, "Regarding the site of the former special school in Seongbok-dong…
Gyeonggi Province held a residents' autonomy workshop for 10 cities and counties in northern Gyeonggi at the Uijeongbu Urban Education Foundation on the 26th (provided by Gyeonggi Province) Gyeonggi Province held a residents' autonomy workshop on the 26th at the Uijeongbu Urban Education Foundation with about 100 people in attendance including residents' autonomy committee members and relevant civil servants from 10 cities and counties in northern Gyeonggi. The province shared information on residents' autonomy activation programs and networking among cities and counties, followed by sharing the revised contents of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's 'Reference Ordinance on Installation and Operation of Residents' Autonomy Councils'…
After taking office, promoted shared tax source for corporate local income tax… Cities and counties resist Suggested to President Lee '5% corporate tax (national tax)' regional distribution Gyeonggi Province "Shared tax source for corporate local income tax is under separate review"
180 middle and high school students, university students and young people exploring career paths with 6 mentors in environmental fields
Congressman Song Seok-jun (Chair of the National Assembly Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, People Power Party Icheon City) (provided by Congressman Song Seok-jun's office) The operating route of the student commute shuttle bus 'Tonghakie' for the convenience of middle and high school students commuting in Icheon was expanded starting the 24th. According to Congressman Song Seok-jun (People Power Party Icheon City), Chair of the National Assembly Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, the new routes 'Tonghakie 3' in the Majang area and 'Tonghakie 4' in the Daewol and Bufal areas were newly established and began expanded operations. The newly introduced 'Tonghakie 3' serves Majang Middle School…
Yongin City confirms 207 pledges for 9th term of local autonomy… Lee Sang-il: "Accelerate projects that can be accelerated" Railroad fund establishment, AI-integrated arts high school, complex cultural hub, etc… Implementation plans to be disclosed to citizens by year-end
Half-price officetels near transit hubs prioritized for youth residents Suwon City Hall Station, Seryuu Station and other 4 fully-furnished officetels Suwon City-LH cooperation for customized housing support Suwon City recruiting new residents for 4 buildings, 141 units
Suwon City announced that the foreign land transaction permit zone designation period for the entire region will be extended by one year from the 26th to August 25, 2027. This is in accordance with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's redesignation measure. The target is the entire Suwon area including Jangan, Gwonseon, Paldal, and Yeongtong districts. Among detached, multi-family, multi-story, townhouse, and apartment purchases by foreigners, residential areas over 6㎡ and commercial areas over 15㎡ are subject to transaction approval. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, since the designation was made last September…
Hwaseong Urban Corporation and Dongtan City Hospital collaborate to realize inclusive welfare utilizing public facilities
Accepting residents until the 28th…141 units newly recruiting Ultra prime location near Suwon City Hall Station, 50m away office tel
Osan City Tourism Souvenir Contest promotional material (provided by Osan City) Osan City (Mayor Cho Yong-ho) announced on the 24th that it will hold the '2026 Osan City Tourism Souvenir Contest' to discover excellent tourism souvenirs that embody Osan's history and cultural characteristics and can widely promote the value of the region. This contest is open to participation by any Korean citizen, and features consumer-priced items of 2 million won or less utilizing Osan's culture, nature, tourist sites, festivals, and the city character 'Kassani,' etc., which are com
Hwasan Underground Underpass lanes reduced Kim Hyun-soo, First Vice Mayor conducts site inspection
Jung Tae-sang, head of Byeongjeom 1-dong and members of the community welfare council delivered appreciation plaques to sharing store farms and took commemorative photos (provided by Hwaseong City) Byeongjeom 1-dong, Byeongjeom-gu, Hwaseong Special City visited six sharing stores in the area on the 24th together with the Byeongjeom 1-dong Community Welfare Council, delivered appreciation plaques, and held meal-sharing events for low-income seniors. This event expressed gratitude to sharing stores that have consistently sponsored food and meals for those in need, and participation…
Haenggung-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon City conducted a major cleaning for households experiencing difficulties in residential environment management (provided by Suwon City) Haenggung-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon City (head Choi Young-hee) conducted a major cleaning on the 20th to improve the residential environment for households experiencing difficulties in managing their living spaces due to mental illness and physical challenges. The target household faces difficulties in daily life and organizing due to mental illness, and with physical health problems added, cleaning inside the house and…
Park Sa-seung, head of Yeongtong-gu office in Suwon City, visits civil complaint sites to confirm inconveniences (provided by Suwon Yeongtong-gu) Yeongtong-gu, Suwon Special City (head Park Sa-seung) visited the Maetan-dong and Woncheon-dong areas on the 21st to identify civil complaint sites for improving resident inconveniences. The on-site inspection included officials such as councilor Bae Ji-hwan, civil-military cooperation officer, economic and transportation director, safety and construction director, and heads of Maetan 2nd and 4th-dong. Director Park first…
Targeting 650 children across 4 kindergartens… AI predicts expected height and weight in adulthood Pre-measurement by 31st, parent briefing next month… phased expansion plan
Gwacheon City installed solar-powered wireless communication bus information displays (BIT) at Maebong and Gwangchang Bridge village bus stops (provided by Gwacheon City) Gwacheon City announced that it has expanded the installation of solar-powered wireless communication bus information displays (BIT) to 15 village bus stops that can be installed without electrical and communication work. Gwacheon City completed the 'Solar-Powered Wireless Communication BIT Expansion Installation Project' on the 21st targeting village bus stops where electrical and communication work is difficult. Village bus…
Uiwang City's Ojeon-dong Residents' Autonomous Committee held 'Ojeon-dong Residents' General Assembly' and 'Morak Morak Song Contest' (provided by Uiwang City) Ojeon-dong Residents' Autonomous Committee in Uiwang City held 'Ojeon-dong Residents' General Assembly' and 'Morak Morak Song Contest' at Uiwang Lifelong Learning Center on the 22nd to select village autonomous projects. The residents' general assembly is a venue for realizing direct democracy where residents directly discuss and decide major community issues, and is one of the core activities of residents' autonomous committees. The assembly…
Suwon City Village Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Implementation Project Performance Monitoring Results and Development Direction Seminar was held (provided by Suwon City) Suwon Special City (Mayor Lee Jae-jun) and the Suwon Sustainable Development Council held 'Suwon City Village Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Implementation Project Performance Monitoring Results and Development Direction Seminar' at Ajou University Woncheon Information Center on the 21st. Sharing implementation achievements of the Village Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Project, and expert…
Creating experience space for resource circulation using discarded toys through cooperation of five institutions
Park Sang-hyun provincial councilor consults with Seoul and Jeju councilors
Legal occupational health and safety manager statutory training emphasizes establishing effective occupational health and safety management system
