Mayor Kim Seong-je of Uiwang: "I Will Create the Most Livable City in the Nation"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Mayor Kim Seong-je of Uiwang announced, "I will make Uiwang City the most livable city in the nation."

On the 26th, Mayor Kim held a press briefing in the city hall conference room to mark the first anniversary of his inauguration in the eighth civilian-elected administration, sharing accomplishments to date and explaining newly launched projects. He emphasized, "I will work harder together with citizens."

Mayor Kim evaluated the past year as a time when he devoted his utmost effort to revitalize Uiwang City dynamically, describing it as a meaningful time in which he laid the groundwork for a new leap forward together with residents.

Mayor Kim noted that over the past year he has rapidly promoted projects closely related to citizens' daily lives in transportation, education, and welfare sectors, receiving strong public support. Major accomplishments include the 'Uiwang Career and Academic Counseling Center,' 'Youth Smart Health Management Project,' 'Postpartum Care Subsidy and Maternal Health Manager Support,' and 'Free Bus Ride Support Program for Seniors.'

Additionally, he expressed strong commitment to five new projects to be launched.

First, he will newly pursue Omaegi District and Wanggok Mixed-Use Town urban development projects, and plans to advance toward a cutting-edge self-sufficient city through the creation of Poil Industrial Complex and smart city transformation of Gocheon and Ocheon industrial zones.

Second, through full-scale urban railway construction projects, he plans to make dramatic improvements to transportation in Uiwang City. He coordinates closely with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for early construction of the Indeokwon-Dongtan Line and the Wolgot-Pangyo Line, anticipating that subway construction will begin simultaneously across all of Uiwang by the second half of this year.

Regarding the GTX-C Line's stop at Uiwang Station, he plans to fully reflect the transportation demand of the third new towns and make every effort to attract a multi-modal transit center. He also plans to promote the extension of the Wiryeseong-Gwacheon Line so it can be reflected in the Fifth National Railroad Network Construction Plan by 2026.

Furthermore, in relation to education, he will establish the Uiwang Future Education Center to take charge of Uiwang's future education, and will make every effort to establish an integrated elementary and middle school at Baegun Lake and create an independent Uiwang Office of Education.

He also promised to build a cultural arts center that will become the hub of Uiwang's culture and create a premium park environment through the development of Baegun Lake Park for citizens to enjoy living well.

Mayor Kim Seong-je stated, "I will successfully complete the large-scale urban development and urban railway projects currently underway to create the most livable city in the nation by 2030," and added, "I will keep the promises I made to citizens regarding pledge projects and conduct open administration through continuous communication with residents."