- Mayors of 4 cities sign joint petition for '5th National Railroad Network Construction Plan' - New 50.7km line connecting Seoul Olympic Stadium Station~Suseo~Seongnam~Yongin (Sinbong·Sungbok)~Suwon~Hwaseong - Joint research by Suwon, Yongin, Hwaseong, and Seongnam cities yields B/C ratio of 1.2
- Mayors Lee Sang-il (Yongin), Lee Jae-jun (Suwon), Shin Sang-jin (Seongnam), and Jeong Myeong-geun (Hwaseong) adopt joint petition regarding route plan - Joint efforts to reflect in Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's 5th National Railroad Network Construction Plan for metropolitan railway projects
- First semiconductor national industrial complex production line in Idong and Namsa-eup expected to operate by 2030 - New city development also likely to advance 2-3 years earlier than originally planned 2034 - LH's public housing district designation possibly completed within this year at earliest - Mayor Lee Sang-il: "Will cooperate with Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and LH to advance completion date as much as possible so IT talents in semiconductors can live
- Province signs agreements with 8 institutions to enhance win-win cooperation for Yongin Advanced System Semiconductor Cluster - Gyeonggi Province, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Environment, Yongin City, Pyeongtaek City, Samsung Electronics, LH, etc. - Creates momentum for full-scale advancement of Yongin Advanced System Semiconductor Cluster
- Urban brand CI division...rated 1st in national competitiveness index in CI division
- L-shaped three-axis road network plan established connecting semiconductor mega clusters - Mayor Lee Sang-il sends letter to Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport requesting prompt implementation of three private-sector expressways including semiconductor expressway - "Will closely connect Cheonan-gu and Giheung-gu…and expected to connect Gangnam and Pangyo in 30-40 minutes"
- Opening ceremony held on 29th at Suseo Station in Gangnam-gu, Seoul - President Yoon Suk-yeol, Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il, Hwaseong Mayor Chung Myung-geun attend - Stops at Dongtan·Seongnam·Suseo stations...planned to open to Yongin Goseong Station by end of June - President Yoon: 'Today is the day of revolution in South Korea's public transportation, a revolution in transportation for the Korean people'
- As demand-responsive service, reduces travel time compared to express buses
- Urban gas pipeline construction at Hagwangkyo-dong in the foothills of Gwanggyo Mountain, obtains landowner approval through persistent persuasion - Residents of 14 households in Hagwangkyo-dong expected to receive city gas supply this year
- Governor Kim Dong-yeon announced plan for major SOC development in western Gyeonggi for balanced regional development in western areas - Investment of 14 trillion won in roads (6 routes) and railways (9 routes), and 8.9 trillion won through private development projects
- Among administrative districts in Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi regions, average age of 33.3 years is the youngest - Attributed to influence of Goduk International New City and Samsung Electronics
- Shinbundang Line Gwanggyo to Homaesil extension project - Dongtan Indeokwon Line double-track suburban railway construction project - Suwon-originating KTX direct connection project also pursued in parallel
- Gyeonggi Province exploring enhanced cooperation with Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and metropolitan area local governments for public transportation fare support for Seoul metropolitan area residents - Governor Kim emphasizes, "Designed The Gyeonggi Pass reflecting regional characteristics of Gyeonggi Province"
Yu Cheon-ho, Ganghwa County Governor. (Photo=Ganghwa County) Respected 70,000 Ganghwa county residents! And 800 Ganghwa County civil servants! A hopeful new year of Gapjin (甲辰年) has dawned, bringing new leaps and achievements. Wishing you a prosperous new year! I express gratitude for your active cooperation and support for the development of Ganghwa County over the past year, and I pray that in the new year your health and family happiness are abundant and all your wishes come true. Over the past…
- Receives commendation from Minister of Interior and Safety along with 200 million won in financial incentive
- Hosted by Ministry of Health and Welfare and National Institute of Child Rights, awards presented during '2023 2nd Child Policy Forum' on the 1st
- Conveyed position on Gimpo's Seoul annexation controversy through SNS..."Will disappear with the general election"
- Argued for 'expansionary fiscal policy' through SNS on the 6th..."Will continue the direction following the previous supplementary budget"
- Discussion on joint cooperation measures for the Western Capital Region Administrative Council
- Recognized for administrative innovation efforts including Saebit Civil Service Center, Saebit Talk-Talk, visiting on-site mayor's office, etc.
- Last year's total fertility rate recorded 1.028 births, 32% higher than national average
- Business agreement signed on 14th for 'demand-responsive wide-area transportation service wide-area call bus pilot project' - Gyeonggi Province-Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport-6 cities and counties (Suwon, Yongin, Hwaseong, Siheung, Paju, Gwangju) participate - Target to sequentially begin operations from second half of this year to resolve commuting issues between Gyeonggi and Seoul
- 6 projects next year including Yongin Eco-Town development, 37.88 billion won
- 26.6% of entire nation's population lives in Gyeonggi Province - 13.607919 million registered residents + 395,608 registered foreigners = 14.003527 million residents in Gyeonggi Province - 20 years and 4 months after surpassing 10 million population in 2002
- On the 18th, news of discussion on economic cooperation between Canada and Gyeonggi Province shared via SNS
- Recruiting participants for service for families of national merit by the 19th - Operating 15 large buses, providing packed meals as well
- Joint visit by Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun, Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il, Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin, Hwaseong Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun, and Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon
- Expressed convictions at '1st Seoul·Gyeonggi Great Local Autonomy Policy Competition' on the 21st - Announced policy of 'Independent Preparation Youth Share House CON'
- Real Meter poll institute releases '2023 February Regional Autonomy Evaluation' - Highest 'positive evaluation' among Seoul metropolitan area leaders - 'Resident Life Satisfaction' also ranked 1st among three regional municipalities with Gyeonggi Province
- Introduction of 16 regular buses and 5 eco-friendly two-story electric buses…6 additional chartered buses - Concentrated deployment in Singal Intersection, Sinbong-dong, and other areas where standing-room capacity restrictions made it difficult to board full vehicles
