- As of 0 a.m. on the 16th, confirmed cases in Gyeonggi Province increased by 17 from the previous day at 0 a.m. to 4,769 - 2 related to neighborhood friend gathering in Dongducheon City, 1 related to confirmed case at Suwon Jung-bu Regional Tax Office, 2 related to Uijeongbu Master Plus Rehabilitation Hospital, etc.
Ganghwa County Governor Yu Cheon-ho (left) receives the International Freedom Medal and badge from Lee Jung-tae, chairman of the Korea Freedom Association Incheon Metropolitan Chapter.(Photo=Ganghwa County) [Suwon Ilbo=Seo Dong-young Reporter] Ganghwa County Governor Yu Cheon-ho received the 'Award of Freedom,' a decoration from the World League for Freedom & Democracy. Governor Yu received it on the 16th at County Hall from Lee Jung-tae on behalf of World League for Freedom & Democracy Chairman Yao Ying-chi
Yeongdeungpo-gu Office exterior.(Photo=Yeongdeungpo-gu) [Suwon Ilbo=Seo Dong-young Reporter] Starting the 19th, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Suwon City, will begin on-site reception for 2nd crisis household emergency livelihood support at the Dong Administrative Welfare Center. Online reception has been ongoing since the 12th through Bokjiro (www.bokjiro.go.kr) and mobile. The 2nd crisis household emergency livelihood support is for those who have experienced job loss, business closure or suspension, reduced wages, etc., due to COVID-19, with household income at 25% or below, basic living standard of 75% or below, and property income of 350 million won(
Governor Lee Jae-myung of Gyeonggi Province.(Photo=Gyeonggi Province) [Suwon Ilbo=Seo Dong-young Reporter] Governor Lee Jae-myung of Gyeonggi Province received a not guilty verdict in a retrial for false statement publication at Suwon High Court on the 16th. Governor Lee was accused of publishing false statements in connection with the 'forced hospitalization of his older brother' case and received a fine of 3 million won, which is an election invalidation sentence, in the appellate trial. However, the Supreme Court issued a not guilty ruling in July and sent it back.
Mayor Kim Sang-don of Uiwang City (center) inspects Resole Park.(Photo=Uiwang City) [Suwon Ilbo=Seo Dong-young Reporter] On the 15th, Mayor Kim Sang-don of Uiwang City, marking the '24th Field Administration Day,' visited and inspected major project sites including parks and mountain trails, leisure facilities for citizens. Mayor Kim visited the Poil Neighborhood Park being developed in the special planning district of the Korea Rural Community Corporation relocation site in Poil-dong, the Cheonggyesan Nuri Trail creation site in progress as a resident support project for development restriction zones, and Gyeonggi Garden
- Targeting businesses with legal violations detected in provincial inspections in first half and businesses under major city jurisdiction - Checking compliance with measurement service provider registration standards, appropriateness of technical personnel and equipment operation, lawful management of business performance, falsification of measurement record books, etc.
- Suwon, Hwaseong, 20,000 households affected ammunition depot explosion has no U.S. military responsibility…"countermeasures must be established through joint investigation team"
- signing agreement with Suwon Human Service Center and Suwon Western Police Station - organic cooperation when crisis families are discovered...providing social welfare services and case management
- Deputy Mayor Cho Moo-young discusses 'inter-city cooperation methods in the new normal era' at City Net Conference
Osan City Green New Deal comprehensive plan briefing. (Photo=Osan City) [Suwon Daily=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Osan City held a 2020 Green New Deal comprehensive plan briefing on the 15th at the city hall situation room, attended by Mayor Kwak Sang-wook and department heads. Osan City's 2020 Green New Deal comprehensive plan has the vision of building a clean city of Osan that coexists with nature. With six major strategic projects as the backbone, it contains plans through 2025 with the goal of completing a Green New Deal city together with citizens. Key…
2020 Gender Equality Award ceremony. From left: Kim Ju-young, Uiwang Mayor Kim Sang-don, Shin Bong-geum, proxy recipient Choi Sun-mi. (Photo=Uiwang City) [Suwon Daily=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Uiwang City held the "2020 Gender Equality Award Commendation Ceremony" on the 15th at City Hall under the theme "Now, here—one step toward gender equality," presenting commendations to those who contributed to realizing gender equality. The city held commemorative events during Gender Equality Week annually. This year, due to the regional spread of COVID-19…
- Starting next year, environmental improvements for some 1,000 restrooms in safety blind spots - Supplementing facilities with septic-method facilities including safety emergency bells, safety screens, and safety mirrors - Also promoting operation of private restroom women's safety consulting teams to identify target restrooms
- 24 cases of local tax evasion and 41 cases of delinquent tax disposition evasion detected and referred to prosecution - concurrent studies on related legal improvements: advancing regulations on prosecution authority, notification of violations investigation results, etc.
- Presenting achievements of 'Carbon-Neutral Local Governments Practice Alliance' as representative of Korean local governments
- Certified by Korea Fair Trade Town Committee on the 13th - Mayor Yeom Tae-young: "Accelerating further efforts in fair trade activation"
- Oct. 31-Nov. 1, two events: KartRider Rush Plus and Brawl Stars, applications accepted until the 25th
- 92% of residents say legal maximum interest rates of registered loan companies are 'on the high side' - 8.7% have experience using registered loan companies, 2.5% have experience with illegal private lending - 68% 'support' basic loan rights where the state guarantees low-interest long-term loans of up to 10 million won available to any citizen
Vice Chairman Kim Ki-jung (right) and some Suwon City Council members converse with Suwon City Second Deputy Mayor Cho Moo-young (first on left). (Photo=Suwon City Council) [Suwon Daily=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City Council Vice Chairman Kim Ki-jung and some council members attended a meeting with Second Deputy Mayor Cho Moo-young on the 14th. The meeting was arranged to discuss problems and improvements regarding illegal banner removal in Suwon City. Vice Chairman Kim Ki-jung said "regarding problems and improvements related to illegal banner removal…
- Recognized for efforts including eliminating haphazard development and promoting an economically self-sufficient city
- Mayor Yeom: "I will continue to strengthen the power of local governments"
Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-seon converses with village lecture participants on the 13th. (Photo=Pyeongtaek City) [Suwon Daily=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Pyeongtaek City announced on the 14th that it is conducting "Pyeongtaek visiting village lectures" aimed at revitalizing apartment community at nine apartment complexes. The visiting village lectures underway at nine apartments, including Yong-i Pyeonchanhansesang 2nd complex, selected through deliberation of public recruitment in April, include ▲Pyeongtaek village stories ▲discovery and implementation of village projects…
Osan City village garden. (Photo=Osan City) [Suwon Daily=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Osan City was selected for the Gyeonggi Province village garden project for four consecutive years. Osan City announced on the 14th that two gardens were selected in the "2021 Gyeonggi Province Village Garden Project" and secured 550 million won in project funding. With this, Osan City was selected for the fourth consecutive year following the 1st Sema Art Village Garden, the 2nd Maehol Durae Village Garden, and the 3rd Wondong Flower-blooming Village Garden. The village garden project involves idle…
2020 Population and Housing Census poster. [Suwon Daily=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City will conduct the "2020 Population and Housing Census" with the Statistics Korea from the 15th to November 18. The Population and Housing Census is a national statistical survey conducted on a five-year cycle to comprehensively grasp information on population, households, and housing and provide basic materials for establishing major national policies. The survey targets 83,750 households in Suwon City to which Statistics Korea previously sent…
- Sept. 21-25, targeting 360 manufacturers, processors, and distributors of Chuseok premium foods and school meal suppliers - Excluding traditional markets and small businesses experiencing difficulties due to COVID-19 from enforcement targets
Suwon City Hall exterior. (Photo=Suwon City) [Suwon Daily=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City refuted claims by the Suwon Economic Practice Alliance that the Mangpo Station transit parking complex development project should be thoroughly reviewed, stating it will "proceed normally." The city plans to sell 8,772 square meters of Mangpo public parking lot in Yeongdeungpo-gu, managed by Suwon Urban Corporation, to the private sector. In response, the Suwon Economic Practice Alliance issued a statement on the 7th stating "Suwon City and Suwon Urban Corporation concerning…
- Launch report for new data utilization model on the 13th…Policy recommendations for major provincial policies such as environment and living through data analysis - Deriving measures to improve residents' living environment through franchise information disclosure statements and living SOC analysis, etc.
- Governor Lee Jae-myung announced on the 13th at the Korean New Deal strategy meeting chaired by President Moon Jae-in - "Establishing data sovereignty through citizen participation...creating a virtuous cycle where benefits of the data economy return to residents" - "Alleviating monopoly of digital economy core platforms, Gyeonggi Province will do its best to enable competition"
Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-seon presenting the Medal of Military Merit on behalf of the Defense Minister to the bereaved family of the late Sergeant Yu Jae-gwon residing in Bijeon-dong. (Photo=Pyeongtaek City) [Suwon Daily=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Pyeongtaek City presented the Medal of Military Merit on behalf of the Defense Minister to the bereaved family of an awardee on the 13th in Bijeon-dong. The honoree, the late Sergeant Yu Jae-gwon, participated in the Korean War and established military exploits, with the medal presentation decided in 1954. However, he did not receive the medal at the time, which was…
Photo donated to Pyeongtaek City by Kim Bong-geun. (Photo=Pyeongtaek City) [Suwon Daily=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Pyeongtaek City announced on the 13th that it is promoting a "life history documentation project" for the preservation and management of Pyeongtaek historical records. From August 10 to September 30, the city completed a photo record collection project under the title "Pyeongtaek Inside Cut—Want to share photos, share memories." Exceeding the initial target of 1,000 pieces, the city collected over 1,700 photographs. With these photos…
Training session for elderly community center furniture census participants. (Photo=Paldal-gu) [Suwon Daily=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City's Paldal-gu announced on the 13th that it will conduct a comprehensive survey of furniture at 86 elderly community centers in the district during October. The elderly community center furniture support project is a private project aimed at improving the environment of elderly community centers, spaces for vibrant leisure activities for seniors, by replacing aging furniture and providing necessary items, implemented by designating the…
