Gwangju City to Receive Citizen Ideas for 2026 Main Projects

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Eom In-yong] Gwangju City announced on the 4th that it will establish its 2026 main projects plan by reflecting ideas directly proposed by citizens.

This initiative is being pursued to realize participatory municipal administration where citizens collaborate in policymaking, transcending the existing administration-led approach at this important juncture marking the conclusion of the eighth mayoral term and preparation for the ninth term.

The city plans to activate its ongoing proposal system to incorporate citizens' voices across diverse fields, from resolving everyday inconveniences to urban future strategies.

In particular, the city has designated April 4-23 as an intensive reception period and will gather citizen ideas across a broad range of fields including administration/autonomy, culture/welfare, transportation/safety, and urban/environment. Submitted proposals will undergo departmental review and expert consultation, with feasible ideas directly reflected in next year's main projects plan.

The city will transparently disclose proposal results through its website and other channels, and outstanding proposals will undergo deliberation by a review committee to receive innovation grades and prize money.

Meanwhile, citizen idea proposals can be submitted through ▲National Ombudsman > Proposal Application ▲Email (jhkim2014@korea.kr) ▲in-person submission at the Planning and Budget Division or eup/myeon/dong administrative welfare centers. Application forms can be downloaded from the Gwangju City Hall website (Citizen Participation > Citizen Proposals).

Mayor Bang Se-hwan stated, "Citizens' creative ideas are precious assets for municipal development," and added, "As small proposals can create significant changes, I will do my best to ensure that citizens' opinions are widely reflected in next year's main projects plan."