Gyeongnam Honors Build Descent Residents Demand Integrated School...Mayor Lee Sang-il "Will Consult with Education Office"

Yongin Special Mayor Lee Sang-il held a 'communication busking' event with approximately 20 residents of Complexes 1, 2, and 3 of Gyeongnam Honors Build Descent on the 13th in the residents' conference room of Complex 1 in Yangji-eup, Cheoin-gu.

Since the start of his eighth term of elected government, Mayor Lee has held 'communication busking' events at apartment complexes to resolve inconveniences at the sites where residents' livelihoods are affected, and this event was held at the request of the residents of this apartment complex.

The mayor stated, "When I first visited here in December 2024, construction had not been completed despite the scheduled move-in date approaching, and the complex appeared barren. On my fifth visit, after touring the complex, it seems that a pleasant living environment has been well established. This is thanks to the efforts of the city, residents, and construction company working together to resolve problems. If there are any unresolved inconveniences, I will do my best to find solutions," he said.

The city shared solutions for 16 suggestions by field—including traffic and safety—received in advance, and explained future action plans for matters requiring time.

At this meeting, residents requested measures such as the establishment of new elementary and middle schools in preparation for the growing school-age population due to ongoing apartment complex development in the surrounding area.

The chairman of the residents' representative council of Complex 2 said, "Our apartment has 1,164 households, and when nearby apartments are completed and residents move in, the number of students in Yangji-eup will increase significantly. It would be nice if an integrated elementary and middle school could be established on the school site in front of our complex so that Yangji Elementary School, the only elementary school, does not become overcrowded," he said.

In response, Mayor Lee stated, "The authority to establish schools rests not with the city but with the education office, so the city's role is limited. While the city is conveying citizens' requests to the education office, I believe it would be good for citizens to also directly petition the Gyeonggi Province Office of Education and Yongin Office of Education to convey their requests for new schools or additional classes separately," he emphasized.

At this meeting, practical measures were also discussed, including operating shuttle buses and improving damaged road sections to strengthen pedestrian safety for children traveling to and from Yangji Elementary School.

Separately, Mayor Lee and city officials, along with residents, frankly exchanged opinions on ways to eliminate illegal parking around the complex.

One resident said, "Avoiding the hours when CCTV operates, one side of the road resembles a parking lot at night. Dangerous situations frequently occur when children dart out from alleyways or elderly people cross intersections, so immediate measures are urgently needed," he said.