- Suwon City hosts 'Policy Forum for Advancement of Local Autonomy and Decentralization' commemorating 30th anniversary of elected local government - Co-hosted by Suwon City and Suwon City Autonomous Decentralization Council, organized by Korean Local Government Association - Mayor Kim, "Let us all join forces to move toward a decentralization-oriented nation"
- Opening ceremony held on 8th floor of City Hall main building…drone delivery to temples and parks to be launched in earnest - Vice Mayor Lee Gye-sam, "We will integrate drones into various living service sectors"
- Connected so police and fire departments can immediately deploy to the scene in case of sudden health issues or accidents - Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun of Guri: "I will make senior centers safe and comfortable spaces"
- Successive light-on ceremonies held at two complexes including Neulpureum Oscar Ville and Halla Green Town Apartments - Residents expressed: 'Great satisfaction as complex exterior improved and surrounding environment brightened'
- Begins 26th in Sinpyeong-dong...planned to tour 25 eup-myeon-dong through December 18th in Godeok-dong - Directly gathering local resident opinions and collecting opinions from all walks of life through free discussion
- Business plan announced through 'Suwon-type Station-area Complex Development Activation Project Briefing' on 17th - 9 strategic districts designated in station areas covering 2.3 million㎡ (700,000 pyeong), basic development plan established - Station-area complex development activation project to begin in 9 strategic districts in first half of next year, scheduled completion by 2030 - Mayor Lee, "We will create a station-area compact city model that draws world attention through seamless project implementation"
- Operating in parallel with existing 'Parking Crackdown Pre-notification Service'…providing integrated notification service from 100 local governments nationwide - Notification messages delivered via text message or in-app message…existing members must sign up for 'Whistle' service by end of this year
- As of Q3 2025, 70% implementation rate for promise and hope projects…63 of 90 promise and hope projects (50 promises, 40 hopes) under 8th elected term completed - Expected to rise to 82.2% implementation rate by Q4 2025…project progress rate 88.9% as of Q3 - Mayor Lee Jae-joon, "We will do our best to fulfill our promises to citizens"
- Direct communication with youth and field-oriented policies garnering national recognition - Mayor Kim Kyung-hee "Achievement of youth directly participating and driving changes in city administration"
- Conducting traditional tea ceremony culture program over a total of 5 sessions until November 9 - Park Sun-young, Culture and Tourism Division Chief: "Planning to expand programs that citizens can easily access"
- Gyeonggi Opportunity Town groundbreaking for Indeogwon, one of '4-fold Station-area AI Innovation Center' and 'Gyeonggi Opportunity Town 3 Major Projects' - Gyeonggi Opportunity Town Indeogwon, total project cost 412.1 billion won for urban development in Gwanyang-dong area covering approximately 150,000㎡…scheduled completion in 2027 - Creating advanced industry cluster of startups and venture companies to establish foundation for 5,000 jobs
- Airport limousine Route 8848 to Incheon Airport resumes, followed by further expansion of intercity bus routes - Mayor Lee Kwon-jae: "Will implement changing transportation policies to make commutes convenient for every citizen"
- Hwaseong Maehyangri, a special trip where peace and fun meet through a history-filled experiential app - Immersive experiential tourism service that allows visitors to revisit memories of Maehyangri by following app content
- Selected for 2025 National and General Industrial Complex Environmental Development Project (Grant) Package competition led by Korea Industrial Complex Corporation - Proceeding with 42.7 billion won investment in the Gosaeok-dong 2nd Public Parking Lot (1107 address) and Baedari Park (1111 address) areas
- Name changes: Future Strategy Bureau→'AI Smart Policy Bureau', Business Attraction Division→'Economic Free Zone Promotion Division' - Consolidations: Airport Relocation Section + Airport Support Section⇒'Airport Relocation Promotion Division' Youth and Adolescent Section + Lifelong Education Section⇒'Education, Youth and Adolescent Section' - New establishment: 'Lifelong Learning Section', Provincial Assembly Secretariat Proceedings Officer (Grade 5)⇒Multiple Officer System (Legislative Officer, Proceedings Officer) implementation
- 13.42 million provincial residents applied and received 2.159 trillion won…July 21-31, card sales 20% compared to same period previous year - 2nd payment, 100,000 won per person excluding top 10% income bracket, day-of-week system introduced in first week of applications
- Low-level civil servants (1-5 years of service) retirement rate: 38.7% in 2023, 30.8% in 2024, 24.1% in 2025 - 2025 Suwon City low-level civil servant retirement rate at 60% level compared to 2023 - Results of creating empathetic organizational culture and implementing effective employee welfare policies
- Park Jung-hyun, KCM, Jung Ye-won and others showcase passionate performances at Hyangnam Dowon Sports Park - Mayor Jung Myeong-geun: "Will continue to prepare diverse cultural content so anyone can enjoy culture in their daily lives"
- Month-long autumn flower festival held at Jara Island spanning approximately 24,000 pyeong until October 12 - Diverse autumn flowers in full bloom including crape myrtle symbolizing connection, penstemon representing grace, and sunflowers embodying hope - County Governor Seo Tae-won: "A venue demonstrating hope that all residents can overcome flood damage with one heart and rise again"
- Cooperating with Sansoo Beverage's eco-friendly bottled water brand I'm Eco...delivering 6,720 bottles of 500ml bottled water - President Lee Gye-moon: "Hope our clean bottled water made from Namyangju's natural underground water may ease the worries of Gangneung citizens for a moment"
- Pledging transparent financial execution through practical education for contract field personnel - Accounting Director Cho Doo-young: "Hoping to enhance expertise of contract managers and strengthen transparency and accountability in financial execution"
- Operating 24 Ddokbus including route-type services...3 vehicles planned for Sinduun in November, 5 for Majang - Mayor Kim Gyeong-hee: "I will strengthen citizen convenience through continued improvement of transportation systems"
- Traffic guidance for safe school routes and inspection of necessary improvement matters throughout school zones - Mayor Lee: "For school commute safety, I will seek measures for areas that appear to require supplementation"
- Total 260 graduates produced over 3 years…operating nation's first 'Young Farmer (Young Farm) Settlement Support Subsidy' project - This year, 16 sessions of network education for 155 successor farmers…strengthening future farmer capabilities - Park Jong-in, Director of Agricultural Promotion Division, "Cultivating successor farmers is a future measure for vibrant agriculture"
- Civil economy field tour itinerary visits 'Suwon Yeonghwa-dong Urban Regeneration Innovation District' for on-site briefing and resident forums - Yeonghwa District selected in Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport's first-half urban regeneration project competition - Governor Kim, "Suwon Jangan-gu has cutting-edge industry-leading North Suwon Techno Valley and premium town Yeonghwa District including Suwon Hwaseong"
- Concentrating budget compilation on citizen-oriented, felt-by-residents spending including livelihood recovery, traffic improvement, and welfare enhancement - Mayor Jung Myeong-geun: "Will efficiently execute budget so that substantial changes citizens can feel are realized"
- Civil economy field tour in Suwon on 12th…North Suwon Techno Valley master plan on-site briefing - Creating innovative space 'InnoBridge City' with organic connection and convergence of workplace, residential area, and leisure space - Governor Kim, "We will create Korea's first complex with integrated care system in residential area, workplace, and leisure space"
- Operating 7 experience forest booths...Mayor Ju Gwang-deok directly communicating with infants and parents - Mayor Ju Gwang-deok: "The bright smiles of children playing in nature are the standard of happiness that the city pursues"
- Social service You Gil-moon, Culture and Arts Lee Sang-ho, Industrial Economy Han Sung-woo, Health and Environment Namgung Wan, Education and Sports Promotion Park Byeong-sam - Mayor Ju Gwang-deok: "Will actively discover and honor unsung contributors to the local community"
- Announcing future vision of 'Yangpyeong with flowing hope and inspiration' - County Governor Jeon Jin-seon: "Yangpyeong will never disappear"...declaring commitment to development alongside residents
