'One additional country each in technology and administrative sectors'

Suwon is expected to establish and operate temporary organizations to oversee land development projects within the city, Gwanggyo New City development, and the light rail project.

According to the city on the 13th, it has been carrying out administrative reorganization of the city since early this year in response to the introduction of the total personnel cost system and increased administrative demands due to population growth within the city.

Although Suwon has a population of 1.08 million, comparable to Ulsan Metropolitan City (population 1.09 million), it falls under the category of basic local governments with a population of 900,000 or more under the 'Regulations on Local Government Administrative Organizations,' allowing for up to 6 departments and 26 divisions.

In particular, the city is pursuing a plan to establish one additional department each in the administrative and technical sectors in line with its population of 1.08 million (1.35 million according to Suwon's 2025 Basic Plan); however, the situation remains uncertain due to the negative stance of the Ministry of Interior and Safety.

Due to this, voices within the city calling for expanded organizational restructuring of City Hall in response to new projects and increased workload are high.

A city official stated, "Since the legislative notice for amendments to the Ministry of Interior and Safety's 'Regulations on Local Government Administrative Organizations' has not yet been made, organizational restructuring work is being delayed," and added, "It is a difficult situation for expanding administrative organization."

Accordingly, the city is reportedly reviewing the establishment and operation of temporary organizations to handle policy projects for a period of one year or more and up to three years, overseeing Gwanggyo New City development, the light rail project, and various land development projects.

According to Article 6 of the current Regulations on Local Government Administrative Organizations, it is stipulated that local government heads may establish and operate temporary organizations to address temporary administrative demands or for projects that will end after a certain period.

However, the regulations require that existing administrative personnel be utilized to the maximum extent possible when establishing temporary organizations.

Regarding this, a Ministry of Interior and Safety official stated, "We are in the process of amending related regulations following the implementation of the total personnel cost system," and added, "It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when the legislative notice for this regulation will take place."