Suwon Special City Confirms First Supplementary Budget of 3.8311 Trillion Won for 2026

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon Special City's first supplementary budget proposal for 2026, totaling 3.8311 trillion won, submitted to the Suwon Special City Council has been confirmed.

The city council approved the first supplementary budget for 2026 at its plenary session on the 29th. This represents an increase of 312.1 billion won (8.9%) from the original budget of 3.519 trillion won (an increase of 250 billion won in the general account and 62.1 billion won in special accounts).

This supplementary budget reflects changes in national and provincial subsidy projects linked to the government's supplementary budget, including support funds for energy price damage, and focuses on stabilizing the livelihood economy affected by high inflation and high energy prices.

Major projects include: △90.5 billion won in support funds for energy price damage △Gyeonggi Pass 16.9 billion won △Fuel subsidies 11 billion won △Park remodeling and facility improvements 10.6 billion won △Electric vehicle purchase support 5.6 billion won △Local economic revitalization including special guarantees for small businesses 2.7 billion won, among others.

Mayor Lee Jae-jun stated, "This supplementary budget was drafted with the highest priority given to protecting the lives of citizens facing difficulties due to high inflation and high energy prices," and added, "We will swiftly promote livelihood projects with high citizen engagement and create positive changes in citizens' daily lives."