- 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
- Held Simin ceremony on the 2nd, emphasized securing future growth engines… concentrated administrative efforts with goal of designating Ganghwa Economic Free Zone in first half, - National Ganghwa Goryeo Museum targeted for completion in 2032, marking 800 years since Ganghwa's founding as capital
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…
For Yongin's greater leap forward, I will run together with respected citizens
Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun of Hwaseong Special City. (Photo=Hwaseong City) Respected 1.06 million Hwaseong Special City residents and beloved 3,000 civil servants. Special citizens, shining city, I am Jeong Myeong-geun, Mayor of Hwaseong Special City. A hopeful new morning has dawned. I sincerely wish health and happiness to every household of our citizens. The sunrise scene that brightens early morning on New Year's Day always looks the same, but Hwaseong bathed in that light is definitely! Not the same as yesterday.
Namyangju Mayor Ju Gwang-deok. (Photo=Namyangju) Respected citizens of Namyangju, 740,000 of you! And fellow public officials, numbering over 2,500! The Eulsa year that began with anticipation and excitement is drawing to a close. Namyangju, which has steadily sketched the blueprint for growth, has continued to make dynamic leaps toward 'super growth era' and '1 million mega city' this year as well. Looking back, at every moment of 2025, citizens' participation toward 'Namyangju beyond imagination' and that scene have been quietly
Mayor Lee Hyun-jae of Hanam. (Photo=Hanam City) Respected 330,000 residents of Hanam! The new year of 2026, the Year of the Horse has dawned. Wishing you much fortune in the new year. I sincerely thank the citizens who have supported Hanam City in the 8th popular election to grow beyond 'a livable city, leaping Hanam' into the best city in the metropolitan area. Hanam City received the Presidential Award in the comprehensive civil service evaluation for two consecutive years (Ministry of Interior and Safety), solidifying itself as South Korea's best civil service
Mayor Kim Bo-ra of Anseong. (Photo=Anseong City) Dear citizens of Anseong, and respected public servants! The new year of 2026, the Year of the Red Horse (丙午年), has dawned. The Year of the Red Horse symbolizes advance rather than hesitation, action rather than preparation. I hope this becomes a year where all the plans citizens have prepared bear clear fruit. Last year, amid intense uncertainties at home and abroad, we did not stop the momentum of change and innovation for Anseong's development…
Respected 420,000 Gwangju citizens and civil servants. The new year of 2026, the Year of the Red Horse (丙午年), has dawned. First, I express my deepest gratitude to all citizens who have been with Gwangju City throughout the past year and to civil servants who have done their best in their respective positions for citizen happiness. On July 1, 2022, with the start of the 8th popularly elected administration, I made a firm promise before the citizens that I would devote everything to the development of Gwangju City, and I carried that pledge in my heart
Mayor Jung Jang-seon of Pyeongtaek City. (Photo=Pyeongtaek City) Dear respected citizens! The new year 2026, Year of the Red Horse (丙午年), has begun. This year is the year of the red horse. It signifies strong power and dynamic vigor. Pyeongtaek has become the fastest growing city in Korea with the greatest future growth potential. The red horse is the image of Pyeongtaek. I hope that Pyeongtaek in 2026 will be a year of vigorous development together with the red horse. Throughout last year, all…
