'New Gyeonggi Committee' Surpasses 1,700 Policy Proposals in Just 2 Days

The transition committee for the Gyeonggi Province governor's office under the 7th civilian government launched an online platform called 'New Gyeonggi Committee' (www.newgg.org) on the 25th to gather public opinion. As of 11 a.m. on the 27th—just two days after opening—the platform has attracted over 10,000 visitors and received more than 1,700 policy proposals, reflecting the high expectations and aspirations of Gyeonggi residents.

In terms of policies by sector, categories are divided by each division and special committee of the transition committee. Among these, transportation measures received the most proposals with 140 submissions, followed by education and women's affairs, labor, economy, and environment.

Regional policy proposals also include specific pending issues reflecting the genuine concerns of residents, such as the suspension of the Eunpyeong Metropolitan Waste Recycling Center and the original design construction commencement of Line 7 extension to Yangju New City. Among the 31 cities and counties in the province, Goyang City received the most proposals with over 200 submissions in two days.

The New Gyeonggi Committee not only accepts policy proposals but also features a 'Provincial Administration Hotline' where residents can report directly to Lee Jae-myung, the Gyeonggi Province governor-elect.

The function allows residents to confidentially report personnel and recruitment irregularities, licensing and business-related misconduct, and budget misuse and embezzlement in the previous administration.

The platform was created with the purpose of collecting damage cases from residents who have tolerated unfair treatment, and resolving corruption and abuse of power to build a fair Gyeonggi Province. Over 50 reports were submitted through the Provincial Administration Hotline over the two-day period.

The New Gyeonggi Committee is actively considering making the platform permanent given the enthusiastic participation of residents.

The platform plans to accept residents' various policy proposals through July 30, and expert transition committee members will review them before they are reflected in Gyeonggi Province's policies.