Pyeongtaek to Establish '4-Year Strategy (2026-2029) for Child-Friendly City Development'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyeok] Pyeongtaek City announced on the 13th that it has begun in earnest working on the 'establishment of a 4-year development strategy (2026-2029)' for creating a UNICEF child-friendly city.

To this end, the city completed a child needs assessment survey based on the standard survey conducted since last year and citizen input, and has taken the first step toward establishing a 4-year development strategy reflecting the substantive and realistic needs of children.

The process of establishing the 4-year development strategy involved department heads from the city's strategic departments and candidate departments for priority projects, who shared opinions on detailed and realistic matters for creating a child-friendly city. They also formed consensus on working together to build a happy city where children's rights are reflected and realized.

Kim Dae-hwan, Director of the Welfare Bureau, said, "This child needs assessment survey and intermediate report on the development strategy establishment is not merely a plan, but a substantive first step to improve the quality of life for children in Pyeongtaek City," adding "Through the combined efforts of each municipal department and all citizens, we will create a child-friendly city where children can grow up safely, respected, and valued."