Ganghwa County Compiles Second Supplementary Budget of 791.6 Billion Won for 2026

[Suwon Ilbo=Choi Ki-ho Reporter] Ganghwa County announced on the 16th that it has compiled a "2026 Second Supplementary Budget Proposal" totaling 791.6 billion won, an increase of 57 billion won from the initial budget, and submitted it to the county assembly.

The submitted supplementary budget proposal is expected to be finalized by the 31st following review and approval by the county assembly.

The county compiled this supplementary budget to respond swiftly to issues directly affecting residents' lives amid ongoing difficulties stemming from high oil prices and economic slowdown in Gyeonggi Province. In particular, the budget prioritizes livelihood-focused projects that residents can directly experience, including economic recovery, welfare for vulnerable populations, and regional safety.

Key budget allocations include △1.7 billion won for small business management stabilization support △500 million won for apartment complex management assistance △450 million won for small-scale facility repair support for religious organizations △2 billion won for compensation for unofficial road unused land △240 million won for free transportation support for seniors △230 million won in subsidies for the transportation industry due to fuel price adjustments △220 million won in additional damage support for broadcasts targeting North Korea.

Additionally, the budget includes projects for expanding life infrastructure and addressing regional issues: △2.7 billion won for establishing a living culture center in Ganghwa's southern region △530 million won for pediatric and childbirth services in medically underserved areas △1 billion won for improving an intersection in front of Seoneun-myeon community complex △200 million won for rural waste collection support △100 million won for expanding agricultural and fishery product sales channels and supporting shipping costs for marine products.

County Governor Park Yong-chul stated, "This supplementary budget is the first step in preparing Ganghwa's century-long plans with the start of the ninth civilian-led government." He added, "Once the budget is finalized following assembly deliberation, we will implement it promptly to enhance regional economic competitiveness and expand essential living infrastructure including culture, welfare, and healthcare so that residents can experience improvements in their living conditions."