- Introducing paid public outdoor parking to ease Sunday long-term parking - Target locations: public outdoor parking lots in Class 2 districts (commercial areas) and Class 5 districts (non-Class 1-4 areas) within city
- Presented 2026 city administration direction through New Year briefing at Ilwol Arboretum on 6th - "All policies in citizen-sovereign city Suwon start from voices of citizens" - 'Suwon's Future' ▴Advanced science research hub city ▴World-class cultural tourism city ▴City offering better quality of life felt by citizens
- 488 proposals rapidly received...84 adopted, 51 implemented...quantitative indicators improved, 4 proposal review committee meetings held - Activated proposals through public contests including 'fine-grained policy proposal contest' for civil servants and 'Empathy×Tomorrow policy proposal challenge'
- Preparing a gathering to strengthen communication and harmony welcoming the new year of Byeong-o - "This year's New Year theme set as 'One drop of dew gathers to become the sea' - Rō-jīchéng-hǎi"
- Received Prime Minister's Award…recognized for reading promotion and library innovation achievements - "Will continue efforts to become a library that grows together with local communities"
- Improving Seommal Park walking scenery, comprehensive renovation of Jugong 6 Complex and Jugong 4-1 Complex children's parks, replacing artificial grass at Guri Square, etc. - Team Leader Kim Tae-won: "We will do our best to make it a city park where citizens can rest comfortably and happily"
- Recognized achievements in improved delinquent tax management and collection system...increased financial management efficiency - Focusing on regular performance analysis, staff capacity enhancement, and taxpayer-centered administrative services
- Obtained highest evaluation grade 'A', demonstrating fiscal soundness and efficiency - Vice Mayor An Chi-gwon: 'Will conduct transparent and trustworthy fiscal administration with improving citizens' quality of life as top priority'
"I will gather wisdom and passion with residents and public officials to create new changes in Paldal-gu."
- Food basic guarantee corner (Just Dream) saw visitor numbers increase more than fourfold within two weeks after opening December 1st last year - Word-of-mouth of 'Just Dream helped' spreading... on December 17th, record 76 visitors - Mayor Jung Myung-geun: "Increase in Just Dream visitors means citizens recognize it as place to share difficulties... will increase accessibility through additional locations"
- Benefits for all classes from childbirth families to teenagers, youth, and seniors - Expanded childbirth support, universal provision of menstrual products for female teenagers - Youth housing package, herpes zoster vaccination, expanded free transportation - New 500,000 won for first child, increased to 1 million won for second child
- 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"
- Interest accrued over the past 6 months on student loans borrowed from Korea Student Aid Foundation to be covered - Online and mobile applications available through Gyeonggi Civil Affairs 24 (gg24.gg.go.kr) until February 13 at 6 p.m.
- This year's four-character idiom announced as '정출지일(Jeong Chul Ji Il)' - Mayor Jung Myung-geun: "Historic turning point year marking full start of four-gu office system this year"
- Mayor Park, with first schedule of new year, paid respects at Monument to National Heroes…honoring fallen heroes and pledging citizens' well-being and new year city administration - New year schedule continued with year-end gathering with employees and graduation ceremony with future generations
Mayor Shin Gyeyong of Gwacheon. (Photo=Gwacheon City) Respected citizens of Gwacheon and civil servants! A hopeful new year of 2026 has dawned. As we enter the new year, I wish that love and happiness fill your homes and all your endeavors come to fruition. Over the past year, under the vision of "A city leading the future, a happy Gwacheon for all," we have worked tirelessly for urban growth and citizen happiness, and now Gwacheon is an administrative city
Mayor Kim Seong-je of Uiwang City. (Photo=Uiwang City) Respected 160,000 residents of Uiwang City! And civil servants of Uiwang City! The year 2026, the Year of the Red Horse in Byungoh, has dawned. With the energy of the mighty red horse galloping, I hope that your families are filled with vitality and that our Uiwang City becomes a meaningful year of more dynamic development. In 2025, our city laid the foundation for becoming a 'premium city' and moved forward step by step toward the future
Kim Kyung-hee, Mayor of Icheon. (Photo=Icheon City) Dear 2.4 million Icheon citizens and civil servants! The morning of 2026, the Year of the Red Horse (丙午年), has dawned. The Year of the Red Horse is 'the Year of the Red Horse.' Just as the first rays of sunlight of the new morning rise powerfully over the city, I sincerely wish that the lives of all citizens be filled with bright energy like the spirit of the Red Horse. First, I offer my deepest gratitude to all citizens who have always opened their hearts and extended their hands.
Mayor Lee Kwon-jae of Osan. (Photo=Osan City) Respected citizens of Osan! And dear civil servants! A new year of hope has dawned in the Year of the Horse. I hope every household of citizens is filled with health and peace. Citizens who supported city administration with one heart so it could move forward without wavering over the past year, and civil servants who dedicated yourselves faithfully in your respective positions, I extend my deep gratitude. 2025 is a year of change and challenge,
- Insurance payments provided to Suwon citizens who experience unforeseen disasters and safety accidents - Medical injury benefits guaranteed up to 700,000 won per person...maximum 10 million won funeral expenses supported in case of death from injury accidents in Korea
- "May you make a strong start by receiving the energy of the rising sun and Seokseong Mountain for the new year"
- Ahead of launching four-district system on the 1st of next month, City Mayor Jong-geun reaffirms commitment to municipal administration - Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun: "I will ensure that all citizens experience innovation that brings tangible changes to their lives"
- Citizen-participatory programs and other strong responses making new year resolutions of hope - Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun: "May this year be filled with hope and happiness for all citizens"
Mayor Choi Dae-ho of Anyang. (Photo = Anyang City) Beloved and respected citizens of Anyang! And civil servants of Anyang City! A new year of 2026, Year of the Red Horse (丙午年), has dawned. Happy New Year! As we welcome the vibrant year of the red horse full of vitality, I hope this year becomes one where we achieve greater leaps forward at the center of change. This year is the final year of my second term as Anyang City Mayor, and the journey toward 'Smart Happy City Anyang in cooperation with citizens' will bear fruit
Mayor Lee Jae-jun: 'I wish all citizens achieve everything you hope for in the new year'
- Mayor Park Seung-won welcomed first sunrise of new year at Dodosan summit with about 500 citizens
Kim Dong-yeon, Gyeonggi Province Governor. (Photo=Gyeonggi Province) Beloved 14.21 million Gyeonggi Province residents, a new year of 2026 has dawned. I express my deep gratitude to all provincial residents who sincerely built their lives in their respective positions throughout the past year and together nurtured hope for neighbors, communities, Gyeonggi Province and the Republic of Korea. Gyeonggi Province is the foundation of life where one out of four Korean people live. A place that protects national security and leads the economy, where cities and rural areas, industry and nature coexist,
Park Seung-won, Mayor of Gwangmyeong. (Photo=Gwangmyeong City) Respected citizens of Gwangmyeong, beloved civil servants of Gwangmyeong City. The new year of 2026 has dawned. This year is the Year of the Red Horse, Byungoh (丙午年). The red horse symbolizes the power to push forward through chaos, and represents determination and execution. In the new year, with the energy of the red horse, small but clear changes will begin in the daily lives of each citizen, and as those changes gather, life will take a meaningful step forward…
