Namyangju City Compiles 2026 Budget of 23.458 Trillion Won…"Stabilizing Livelihoods and Strengthening Future Growth Foundations"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Namyangju City submitted its 2026 budget proposal to the city council on the 20th, totaling 23.458 trillion won, an increase of 73.8 billion won (3.3%) compared to this year.

The general account stands at 21.098 trillion won, and the special account at 236 billion won.

Despite challenging fiscal conditions including domestic and international economic slowdown and declining local tax revenues, the city established the core principle of prioritizing essential expenditures while concentrating fiscal capacity on stabilizing livelihoods and building future growth foundations.

First, in the consumer economy sector, 72.3 billion won has been allocated to initiatives promoting regional consumption and revitalizing commercial areas, including expanded issuance of Namyangju Love gift certificates, nurturing and providing financial support to small and medium enterprises, and agricultural and fishing industry support.

In the social welfare and public health sector, 1.0993 trillion won—similar to this year—will be invested in strengthening inclusive welfare services for socially vulnerable groups, including the nation's first municipal elementary school daycare center "Sangsang Nuri-teo," as well as women and child welfare, and support for infants, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

Transportation infrastructure improvement has been allocated 193.2 billion won, with major items including operation of the Jinjap Line and Byeolnae Line (34.9 billion won), road environment improvement (37.3 billion won), and bus public management system support (27.7 billion won), with emphasis on enhancing citizen mobility convenience and elevating transportation service levels.

The 68.4 billion won allocated for urban development and improvement will be used for projects such as hydrogen city development and urban regeneration in Hwado-eup and Geumgok-dong to revitalize the original city center and build new growth foundations.

The culture and sports sector will receive 83.3 billion won in investment.

The main focus includes expanding the foundation for citizens' daily cultural and leisure activities through projects such as construction of the Pyeongnaae Sports and Culture Center and Onam Complex Culture Center, establishment of Fun Ground (youth facilities), and promotion of the sports industry.

The safety sector budget has been compiled at 122.7 billion won, with priority given to adding 2 billion won to the new government building construction fund, bringing the total to 125 billion won by the end of next year.

Meanwhile, the 2026 budget proposal is scheduled for final approval on the 16th of next month after deliberation by standing committees and the budget and settlement special committee at the 316th Namyangju City Council's second regular session.

Mayor Ju Kwang-deok stated, "This budget proposal focuses on stabilizing livelihoods and strengthening urban competitiveness, with emphasis on solidifying future growth foundations," adding "We will do our best to ensure that fiscal resources serve as a catalyst for change and growth to translate into tangible outcomes that citizens can experience."