Namyangju Mayor Choi Hyun-deok Presents 'Great Transformation of Namyangju' Vision at Governor-Mayors and County Chiefs Meeting

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Um In-yong] Namyangju City attended the '2026 9th Popular Election Term Governor-Mayors and County Chiefs Meeting' held on the 22nd at the Gwanggyo Hall of the Gyeonggi Economic Science and Technology Promotion Agency and requested active support for major pending projects for regional development.

The meeting was attended by Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae and 31 mayors and county chiefs including Mayor Choi Hyun-deok of Namyangju, and proceeded in the order of presenting messages of hope by mayors and county chiefs, explaining the direction of 9th term provincial administration, and adopting joint declarations between the province and municipalities.

Mayor Choi Hyun-deok introduced the vision for 9th term city administration, 'Great Transformation of Namyangju in the Era of Citizen Sovereignty,' and presented the future development direction of Namyangju through his message of hope.

Mayor Choi stated, "Although Namyangju's population is rapidly increasing, the foundation to lead citizens' lives in a better direction is not yet sufficient," and added, "With the intention to create urban change together with citizens, we have set the 9th term vision as 'Great Transformation of Namyangju in the Era of Citizen Sovereignty.'"

He then emphasized the urgency of establishing a public medical center, which has long been a cherished wish of residents in northeastern Gyeonggi.

He also stated, "If a public medical center is established in Namyangju, 1.4 million residents in northeastern Gyeonggi, including Namyangju, Guri, Yangpyeong, and Gapyeong, can benefit," and requested, "Please actively support Gyeonggi Province so that preliminary feasibility studies can be conducted swiftly and construction can begin early."

In addition, the meeting presented major tasks requiring cooperation with Gyeonggi Province, including creating a future industry belt in northeastern Gyeonggi, early construction of Line 9, building a K-culture and tourism belt in northeastern Gyeonggi, designating a special innovation zone in northeastern Gyeonggi, and promoting substantive decentralization of power.

Mayor Choi Hyun-deok stated, "Namyangju City, as a reliable partner of Gyeonggi Province, will do its best to resolve local issues and lead co-growth in northeastern Gyeonggi."