Improving Housing in Underdeveloped Areas and Creating Theme Towns

Kim Hyo-soo (57, Saenuri Party), former 8th Suwon City Council member, is challenging for the position of Gyeonggi Province Council member (6th Electoral District covering Gojeong, Maesan, Maegyo, Seodun (Tapdong), Hwaseo 1, and Hwaseo 2 districts) in this June 4 local elections.

Candidate Kim stated, "Nothing in the world is accomplished without effort. Residents of the Gwangkyo area are demanding the relocation of the provincial office and staging protests in front of it, but I am saddened by the lack of response from residents of the underdeveloped Gojeong-dong and Seodun-dong (Tapdong). If I become a provincial council member, I will unite the will of the residents and take the lead as their vanguard," reaffirming his commitment.

He presented five major pledges divided by administrative district.
For Gojeong-dong, he pledged ▲rapid implementation of residential environment improvement projects ▲strengthening public sector roles in the Haechang Apartment redevelopment project.

For Seodun-dong, he promised ▲pursuing the creation of Gyeonggi's premier multi-theme town (connecting Seoho, Yeogi Mountain Park, Rural Development Administration, Crop Experiment Station, Seoul National University of Agriculture, Suwon Station, and Maronie-gil) ▲promoting the attraction of the High Court, High Prosecutors' Office, and Family Court ▲public discussion and planning for underground placement of Gyeongbu Line railway ▲promoting the establishment of high schools in the district. For Maesan-dong, he proposed ▲devising regional revitalization plans following the expansion of Aegkyung Station ▲remodeling and support for activation of Maesan Market ▲planning and support for the cancelled redevelopment area in Maesan-dong.

For Hwaseo 1-dong, he pledged ▲construction of multi-level and small-scale parking lots through utilization of the Gojeong district and support for three-dimensional private parking lots ▲supporting revitalization of Hwaseo Market through rapid advancement of the Gojeong district, remodeling, and facility improvements ▲establishment of new senior community centers.

For Hwaseo 2-dong, he promised ▲pursuing multi-theme town creation (same as Seodun-dong) ▲establishing Sukji Library within Sukji Park ▲connecting Seoho Stream to Asan Bay bicycle path.

Other shared pledges include ▲transparent progress of redevelopment projects through active involvement and management by city and province (disclosure of appraised values, sunk costs, and estimated burden shares) ▲resolving parking shortages and establishing multipurpose spaces ▲supporting coexistence strategies between Aegkyung Station and Lotte Department Store and existing commercial districts ▲creating job opportunities for senior citizens.