Governor Kim Moon-soo Begins Tenure with Free Meal Service

Governor Kim Moon-soo of Gyeonggi Province (33rd term) began his fifth popular election term by volunteering at a free meal service at Ganeung Station in Uijeongbu on October 1st.

In his inaugural address, Governor Kim outlined his vision to promote unlimited service in field-based administration, develop underdeveloped northern Gyeonggi Province, and construct three GTX (Seoul Metropolitan Subway Express Railroad) lines simultaneously, positioning Gyeonggi Province as a hub of Asia.

Governor Kim announced five major people-centered administrative innovation plans: ▲365.24 unlimited service administration ▲field-based administration ▲common people-centered administration ▲swift and speed administration ▲integrated administration.

Governor Kim pledged, "I will serve the people of Gyeonggi with 365 days and 24 hours of unlimited service," stating that he will implement people-centered administration by deploying excellent civil servants to the '365·24 Center' and 'Unlimited Care Center.'

Additionally, the governor and core executives plan to visit field locations such as subway stations, terminals, and traditional markets, with mandatory field experience and volunteer work at least once per month.

To develop northern Gyeonggi areas that have been neglected due to security concerns, Governor Kim plans to upgrade railways on the Gyeongui and Gyeongwon lines and the Central Line, construct GTX linking Uijeongbu and Goyang, and foster these areas as growth hubs through attracting educational institutions and businesses.

In the economic sector, the plan is to establish a science and technology R&D; complex with advanced research and residential environments by directly connecting the Gwacheon Government Complex and Seoul National University.

The policy also aims to develop areas in Gwacheon, Uiwang, and Hanam, where green belts comprise nearly 90% of urban area, into 'green eco-friendly science and technology' cities.

Governor Kim also announced plans to attract domestic and foreign companies and investment by easing overlapping regulations including metropolitan area restrictions, water source restrictions, and military facility restrictions to create jobs.

In particular, Governor Kim emphasized, "I will simultaneously break ground on three GTX lines to develop Gyeonggi Province into an Asian hub surpassing Beijing and Tokyo."

On his first day in office, Governor Kim argued that the imperial presidential system and issues such as the Sejong City problem have plunged the nation into unhappiness, and that the scourge of populist pledges must disappear. He called for immediate devolution of local policies such as urban planning and housing supply to local authorities.

Meanwhile, on his first day of inauguration, Governor Kim paid respects at the Memorial Tower in Majeon-dong, Yangju, at 10:00 a.m. After completing the official inaugural ceremony with the national pledge, inaugural oath, and reading of the inaugural address without a pre-ceremony event, Governor Kim proceeded to his first schedule, volunteering at the 119 One-Pot Rice Free Meal Service Center at Ganeung Station in Uijeongbu starting at 11:30 a.m. on October 1st.