[Suwon Ilbo=Seo Dong-young] Pyeongtaek City announced on the 29th its 'top 10 news stories that illuminated Pyeongtaek City in 2020.'
Based on the results of an online survey conducted among citizens from the 21st to 26th, top news stories of the year were selected from various sectors including economy, transportation, greenery, roads, culture, communication, medical care, and environment.
The top ranking was claimed by 'Pyeongtaek Jije Station name change.' The recent renaming of the SRT and Metropolitan Subway station was highly evaluated for strengthening Pyeongtaek's status and maximizing convenience for railway users. Previously, due to low recognition, travelers were confused about the station's location, causing inconvenience in using the railway.
The second place was 'Medical complex cluster site reflected in Brain City.' On the 16th, the site for comprehensive medical facilities and research and development-focused knowledge industry centers was reflected, laying the foundation for a new leap forward as a medical industry hub and future industry base.
Third place went to 'Pyeongtaek Lake Crossing Road, Pyeongtaek International Bridge opening.' With the road opening, the southern and western regions of Pyeongtaek are now directly connected, resolving traffic inconveniences caused by lengthy detours and facilitating the smooth transport of cargo from the U.S. military base to Pyeongtaek Port, fulfilling its role as a key city for transportation and security.
Fourth place was 'Gyeonggi Province's first hydrogen charging station completion,' and fifth place was 'Best practice for green city.' Other top 10 news stories included ▲Pyeongtaek City citizen consultation call center opening ▲Eastern expressway road groundbreaking ▲water quality improvement project in Tongbok-dong ▲launch of Pyeongtaek City Cultural Foundation ▲livelihood stabilization measures to overcome COVID-19.
Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-seon said, "I am grateful that citizens have given positive evaluations across all areas of city administration that I have been focusing on since taking office," and added, "Going forward, I will concentrate administrative efforts on improving vulnerable areas of the city and building a new citizen-centered Pyeongtaek."
Meanwhile, the 2020 top 10 news stories selected by Pyeongtaek citizens can be found on the Pyeongtaek City Hall website.
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