Ganghwa County Governor Park Yong-chul Marks 100 Days in Office...Realizing Communication-Centered Administration with Residents

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Park Yong-chul, elected as the 10th County Governor of Ganghwa County for the 8th direct election term, has marked 100 days in office.

Governor Park has swiftly stabilized the seven-month administrative vacuum caused by the death of his predecessor, County Governor Yu Cheon-ho, and has been evaluated as injecting vitality into county administration through field-centered governance.

Governor Park's first action focused on the field. The most significant issue at the time of his inauguration was North Korean noise attacks. After meeting with affected residents, he immediately designated all areas of Ganghwa County as 'risk zones' to prohibit the distribution of anti-North Korea leaflets. Subsequently, he provided support for soundproof window installation to mitigate noise damage, earning strong applause from affected residents.

Quick action was also taken to implement his county governance goal of 'communication and harmony with residents.' The installation of the 'Residents Integration Committee,' his first policy initiative, has passed through ordinance and is scheduled to launch in March. The 'Mobile County Governor's Office,' where the governor meets directly with citizens, has also begun operations.

Additionally, despite difficult national finances, Governor Park leveraged his experience as chairman of the budget and settlement committee of the Incheon Metropolitan City Assembly to increase Ganghwa County's budget by nearly 9 billion won compared to the previous year, which is also a major achievement.

This year will see important projects that determine the future of Ganghwa County. Governor Park is committed to making all-out efforts toward the 'designation of the Ganghwa South Economic Free Zone' and the 'designation of the Opportunity Development Special Zone.'

Additionally, support for major industries in the county will be expanded to revitalize the economy and stabilize livelihoods. In the agricultural sector, he plans to strengthen agricultural competitiveness through the fostering of advanced agriculture such as smart farms and support for young farmers. In tourism, he aims to open an era of 20 million visitors annually and contribute to local economic revitalization through the creation of wellness-oriented tourism resources and the discovery of marine scenic resources.

Furthermore, in the welfare sector, free transportation support for seniors will be expanded from bus fares to taxi fares, and 44 new facilities will be added for a total of 98 facilities. In the cultural sector, he plans to vigorously pursue the establishment of a 'Ganghwa National Goryeo Museum' in Ganghwa, which served as the capital of Goryeo for 39 years.

Governor Park Yong-chul stated, "With the support of county residents, I was able to quickly stabilize county administration. Without losing my original commitment, I will devote all my energy to the development of Ganghwa and for the residents."