Yeongdeungpo District Reborn as 'Premium City' Leading Development of Suwon Special Metropolitan City

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Yeongdeungpo District (District Chief Kim Yong-deok) held an '18th Anniversary Commemoration Event' on the 24th at the district office conference room, looking back on the footsteps of development that Yeongdeungpo has made with its residents.

The event, attended by members of the National Assembly, provincial and city council members, district heads, and local residents, proceeded with a screening of the video 'Yeongdeungpo, Eighteen Records,' recognition of meritorious residents and planting of commemorative trees, and a donation ceremony for community sharing and assistance.

Since its establishment on November 24, 2003, Yeongdeungpo District has grown into one of the nation's youngest cities following the development of Gwanggyo New City in 2011 and a significant population increase—from approximately 246,000 residents in 2003 to 371,000 in 2021, with administrative divisions reaching 12 dongs, 394 tongs, and 1,647 bans as of 2021.

In 2019, the Suwon MICE Complex was established, and the Suwon High Court and Suwon High Prosecutor's Office opened the same year. Following the opening of Suwon Family Court in 2021, the Gyeonggi Provincial Government's new headquarters is scheduled to open next year, positioning the district as a true administrative complex city on par with major metropolitan areas.

Additionally, distinctive festivals unique to Yeongdeungpo—including the Yeongdeung Cheongmyeong Dano Festival, Weoncheon and Gwanggyo One-heart Festival, Maeyeoul Harmony Festival, and Taejang Chrysanthemum Festival—have been activated by district, contributing to resident unity and community building. The district has also supported residents' healthy daily life through the creation of sports infrastructure, including the Yeongdeungpo Sports and Culture Center and Gwanggyo Wellbeing National Sports Center.

Furthermore, the district has implemented Yeongdeungpo 365 On-site Administration and Yeongdeungpo Task Force for Problem Solving to meet diverse administrative needs of residents and actively address inconveniences through communication. The district has achieved results in resolving various issues, including improvements to Mangpo Station public plaza and traffic signal system improvements at Yeongdeungpo District Office intersection.

District Chief Kim Yong-deok said, "I hope this occasion becomes a new leap forward for future happiness and development," adding, "Going forward, I will continue to make efforts so that Yeongdeungpo can be reborn as a premium city that freely communicates and empathizes with residents and leads the development of Suwon Special Metropolitan City, representing the Republic of Korea."