Suwon Mayor Lee Jaejun: "Will Complete New Suwon Through Transformation Felt by Citizens"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jeong Junseong] Suwon Mayor Lee Jaejun declared, "I will complete new Suwon through transformation felt by citizens."

The Mayor held a New Year Briefing at Ilwol Arboretum on the 6th, stating, "In 2026, I will also pursue citizen-centered policies that truly help citizens' lives," and added, "I will meet more citizens, listen to more voices, and create new Suwon together with citizens."

He further emphasized, "All policies of 'Citizen Sovereignty City' Suwon originate from citizens' voices," and stated, "Citizens' voices will become the direction for Suwon's progress."

For 'Suwon's Future,' he presented three visions: 'Advanced Scientific Research Hub City,' 'World-Class Cultural Tourism City,' and 'City Where Citizens Feel Better Lives.'

Mayor Lee Jaejun stated, "I will make all-out efforts so that Suwon Economic Free Zone can receive final designation from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy in November," and said, "I will consolidate functions of advanced scientific research including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and biotechnology in Suwon Economic Free Zone to grow Suwon into a center of advanced scientific research and a global advanced research and development (R&D;) hub."

He also announced, "I will industrialize the three major Suwon Hwaseong festivals—Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival, Jeongjo Grand King's Procession, and Suwon Hwaseong Media Art—and cultivate them into the world's three major festivals," and stated, "I will propose to the government to officially designate Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism-led 'National Representative K-Festival.'"

He continued, "To reduce citizens' living cost burden, we will implement the 'Suwon Saebbit Living Cost Package Project' starting this year," and explained, "We have carefully designed the Saebbit Living Cost Package so that all classes benefit equally, from childbearing families and teenagers to youths and seniors."

Mayor Lee Jaejun stated, "I will go to the field more frequently to listen to citizens' hearts and continue to discover sustainable policies that resonate with citizens," and declared, "I will pour all my capacity so that citizens can enjoy better lives."