Gyeonggi Province Briefing Apartment Repair Cost Support, etc.

[Gunpo] Apartment Repair Cost Support

Gunpo City will provide repair cost support for common facilities within apartment complexes as part of its residential environment improvement project, and will accept subsidy applications through the end of this month.

The support targets 100 apartment complexes with 664 buildings that have been in use for more than 5 years since completion and have established management bodies. Eligible projects include design-focused facilities such as small parks, flower gardens, and sculptures, facilities at risk of disaster, children's playgrounds, parking lot expansion, and road maintenance.

The city will support up to 40% (maximum 40 million won) of total project costs, and will prioritize the "LED security light replacement project within complexes" adopted in July.

However, new installations of common facilities, landscaping tree purchases, and general operating expenses are excluded from support, and each apartment complex can receive support for only one project per year.

[Ansan] Memorial Park Support Rate 75%... 'Opposition Opinion' Key Challenge

Ansan City is hosting citizen forums and public hearings to persuade residents regarding the memorial park project, but faces difficulties as opposition voices are louder than those in favor.

As the memorial park project gains momentum, voices of opposing residents are being expressed throughout Ansan City, separate from the candidate sites, while supportive resident opinions are not visible. Flyers stating "We absolutely oppose the construction of a crematorium" were posted in various locations at Hanyang Sujeong Apartment in Seonbu-dong on the 1st.

Resident Kim, a resident of Yangsang-dong, stated, "While the memorial park is described as a pollution-free eco-friendly facility, it is clearly a psychologically stigmatized facility," and questioned, "If it is such an advanced facility, why don't you consider building it at the lake park in Gojan-dong?"

Park Yang-bok, team leader of Ansan City's Business Attraction Division, said, "The population of Ansan residents aged 65 and older has been increasing over the past three years, and the cremation rate has steadily increased to 74.5% (based on 2008 figures), which is high. Since there are no crematory facilities, when residents inevitably use the Suwon crematorium, while Suwon citizens pay 400,000 won, Ansan citizens have to bear as much as 2 million won, and installation is necessary," and added that this facility is essential.

[Seongnam] Architects Sought for Building Site Inspection Services

Seongnam City announced on the 2nd that it will openly recruit architects to handle building site inspections, examinations, and verification tasks by the 10th.
Applicants must be architects who are located in Seongnam City, have registered an architectural office under the Architects Act, belong to the Seongnam Architects Association, and meet the qualifications required to serve as surrogate providers for site inspection, examination, and verification tasks.

The architects recruited in this public recruitment will begin their surrogate duties starting January 1st of next year when the City Hall and District Office permit departments request site inspection, examination, and verification work for building occupancy approvals.

A Seongnam City official stated, "This reorganization of surrogate architects for building site inspection, examination, and verification work is expected to improve efficiency in surrogate business operations, including enhancing the participation rate of newly registered architects."

[Bucheon] 'Hollow Success'... Bucheon International Film Festival Revenue Down 160 Million Won

The Bucheon International Film Festival, one of Bucheon City's representative cultural projects, has shown a revenue decrease of approximately 160 million won in sponsorships and advertising income compared to last year.

In particular, while the International Film Festival has traditionally relied heavily on sponsorships for events, following Mayor Kim Man-su's inauguration, it is anticipated that future film festival revenues will face difficulties as the new administration has shown its intent to reduce sponsorship fundraising.

According to administrative inspection data from Bucheon City and the City Council released on the 2nd, last year's film festival revenue was approximately 3.05 billion won, but this year's film festival held under the 5th popularly-elected administration generated approximately 2.886 billion won in revenue, representing a decrease of 163 million won compared to last year.