Ganghwa County Achieves 90% Fulfillment of Democratic Administration's 7th Term Pledges

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Shin Eun-seop] Ganghwa County announced on the 3rd that it has achieved a 90% fulfillment rate by completing 77 out of 94 pledge projects for the 7th democratic administration's goal of "Prosperous Ganghwa!" and proceeding normally with 8 projects.

The remaining 9 projects are long-term initiatives that require full support from the central government, and the county plans to strengthen cooperation with the central government, Incheon City, and external organizations to complete these projects.

Currently completed projects include ▲Happiness Center construction ▲Gapryong Park development ▲Public parking lot expansion ▲Ganghwa 2nd Scholarship Hall construction ▲Kids Cafe, the top destination in the Capital Region ▲Forest of Wisdom public library construction ▲National Archery Range construction ▲Traditional market modernization ▲Public sewerage expansion ▲Han River water agricultural water supply ▲Regional farm machinery bank expansion ▲Agricultural product branding and sales expansion ▲Fishery product distribution center construction ▲Dangun Call Center operation ▲Senior Culture Center construction ▲Support for maternal and newborn health management ▲Free school uniforms for middle and high school students, totaling 77 projects.

Projects currently underway include ▲Hwahgae Mountain tourism resource development in Kyodong ▲Theme-based experience village development ▲Coastal tourism facility installation connecting Dongmak, Heungwang, Yeohcha, and Janghwa sections ▲Namsan, Buksan, and Government Office neighborhood park development—8 projects aimed for completion within the current county governor's 7th term, with accelerated finishing work underway.

Long-term projects include ▲Ganghwa~Gimpo Airport railway (Ganghwa~Yangkok) promotion ▲Gyeyang~Ganghwa expressway ▲Ganghwa~Yeongjong land-bridge construction project ▲City gas supply expansion countywide ▲East-West Peace Expressway promotion ▲Designation of County Road 11 (Inhwa~Kyodong) as a national road—9 projects requiring central and municipal approval as well as cooperation from external organizations, according to the county.

The county is strengthening cooperation with the central government, Incheon City, and external organizations for the swift progress of long-term projects. In particular, for pledge projects that must be directly implemented by the state, the county is seeking breakthroughs through active administration, including coordination with National Assembly members and meetings with central government ministers.

County Governor Yu Cheon-ho stated, "Pledge items are important projects for Ganghwa County's development and firm commitments to residents," adding "I will do my best until the end for the development of Ganghwa that all residents hope for."