Namyangju Mayor Choi Hyun-deok Presents 'Namyangju's Great Transformation' Vision at Governor-Mayors Meeting

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Um In-yong] On the 22nd, Namyangju City attended the '2026 9th Popular Election Governor-Mayors Dialogue' held at the Gwanggyo Hall of the Gyeonggi Economy and Science Promotion Agency and requested active support for major pending projects for regional development.

The dialogue was attended by Governor Choo Mi-ae of Gyeonggi Province and Mayor Choi Hyun-deok along with 31 mayors and county heads from the province, with proceedings including △presentation of hope messages from mayors and county heads △explanation of 9th popular election provincial government operational direction △adoption of province-city and county joint declaration and others.

Mayor Choi Hyun-deok introduced the 9th term city government vision 'Era of Citizen Sovereignty, Namyangju's Great Transformation' through his hope message and presented the future development direction of Namyangju.

Mayor Choi stated, "Namyangju's population is increasing rapidly, but the foundation to lead citizens' lives in a better direction is still insufficient," and "We have set the 9th term vision as 'Era of Citizen Sovereignty, Namyangju's Great Transformation' with the meaning of creating urban change together with citizens."

He then emphasized the urgency of establishing a public medical center, which is a long-held aspiration of residents in northeastern Gyeonggi.

He also stated, "If a public medical center is established in Namyangju, 1.4 million residents in northeastern Gyeonggi including Namyangju, Guri, Yangpyeong, and Gapyeong can benefit," and requested that "Gyeonggi Province actively support so that early commencement can be achieved after a swift preliminary feasibility study."

In addition, major tasks requiring cooperation with Gyeonggi Province were presented at the dialogue, including △creation of northeastern Gyeonggi future industry belt △early commencement of Line 9 △establishment of northeastern Gyeonggi K-culture tourism belt △designation of special deregulation zone in northeastern Gyeonggi △promotion of substantive local autonomy and others.

Mayor Choi Hyun-deok stated, "Namyangju City will do its best to serve as a reliable partner to Gyeonggi Province in resolving local issues and leading balanced growth in northeastern Gyeonggi."