Mayor Jung Myung-geun of Hwaseong Requests Close Cooperation with LH President Lee Han-jun

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Hwaseong Mayor Jung Myung-geun met with Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH) President Lee Han-jun on the 9th and requested close cooperation, stating, "LH's support is necessary for Hwaseong City to leap toward a mega-city beyond achieving special status city status."

At the meeting held at LH's Dongtan Business Division, Mayor Jung emphasized that "for successful implementation of civic administration policies in the 8th term, close cooperation from the planning stage is necessary so that projects including LH's Dongtan 2 Osan Stream Waterside Project and 3rd New City projects (Jinan and Bongdam 3) can proceed smoothly."

Mayor Jung particularly requested changes to the district name so that the Techno Pole—a core pledge of the 8th term administration—can be included in the public housing district, in addition to added self-sufficiency sites and review of designation of the Jinan District Special Complex (semiconductors). He stated that "for creating the Techno Pole, it is necessary to establish differentiation strategies where semiconductors, future vehicles and other future industries, as well as diverse functions such as residential, cultural, and industrial facilities can be harmoniously integrated within the Jinan and Bongdam 3 public housing districts currently being pursued."

He further stated that large-scale waterfront parks and waterside community facilities should be created within the Bongdam 3 and Jinan districts to establish leisure and cultural spaces for improving residents' quality of life.

Additionally, Mayor Jung repeatedly emphasized that large-scale development projects should reflect railroad projects to meet regional transportation demand and implement timely supply to promote transportation convenience for citizens.

At the meeting, Mayor Jung and President Lee discussed various issues and pledge projects in Hwaseong, including extending the Osan Stream Waterside Project section, cooperative collaboration linking the Botanic Garden Hwaseong, and expansion of Dongtan 23 Elementary School site.

LH President Lee Han-jun said, "We will actively review Hwaseong City's requests" and "We will strive to make Hwaseong City a premium city through cooperation between Hwaseong City and LH."