Guri Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun Holds Breakfast Meeting with Journalists

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Guri Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun held a "November Breakfast Briefing Meeting" on the 21st at the 6th floor of City Hall, spending time in communication with journalists.

At the meeting, Mayor Baek outlined six major policy initiatives for the city in 2025.

The six policies include △laying the foundation for self-sufficient city development △establishing people-centered metropolitan transportation infrastructure and expanding parking facilities △revitalizing small business owners and alleyway commerce to build a thriving economic city △constructing an inclusive welfare city △creating a healthy and happy city with quality culture △promoting a clean, stable, sustainable eco-friendly city.

Regarding transportation issues, he emphasized that "expanding transportation infrastructure is the most critical core element of urban development for improving citizens' quality of life as well as driving regional economic growth through attracting talented individuals and companies," and conveyed his intention to establish people-centered metropolitan transportation infrastructure and expand parking facilities.

In the welfare sector, the city plans to strengthen policies to support vulnerable groups and address the low birth rate problem.

In particular, it plans to raise the treatment of national meritorious service personnel and the elderly to the highest national standards, and resolve blind spots in care services through care services and universal care projects.

Additionally, to expand cultural and sports infrastructure, the city plans to pursue projects including the construction of Guri City Art Museum, various cultural festivals, and expanded public sports facilities to support citizens' cultural and sports activities.

For implementing an eco-friendly city, the ecological restoration of Inchang Stream and the creation of a specialized street district along Suri-dan Street were also introduced as key projects.

Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun said, "Next year, I will continue to strive to create a happier Guri."