- Recorded population of 300,826 as of end of February this year…first increase in 5 years 2 months since December 2020 - Growth shift due to occupancy at large-scale complexes including redevelopment and reconstruction projects - Mayor Park Seung-won "Will focus on strengthening citizens' settlement conditions in transportation, education, and welfare"
- Refining designation system, strengthening hygiene, expanding follow-up management…Cultivating regional representative food culture brand - Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun: "Waguri restaurants, creating standards for food establishments that citizens can visit with confidence"
- Completed emergency inspections of 102 locations following last year's western bypass accident...accelerating preemptive management system - Facility safety inspection information transparently disclosed to citizens through city website
- Beneficiaries selected on April 24… house repairs pushed forward from May to September through quantitative and on-site evaluation - Gwonseon-gu 1,260 units, Jangan-gu 984 units, Paldal-gu 554 units, Yeongtong-gu 251 units in order
- From the 9th to 13th formed separate enforcement team to issue warnings and proceed with contract termination procedures - President Lee Young-in: 'Resident priority parking zones for resolving parking space issues cannot become privatization by individuals'
- Citizens' 3D 'Coriyo' models and woodcraft works, 'hope tree' space for leaving messages of support - Addressing menstrual product cost issue raised by President Lee Jae-myung, opening 'Menstrual Product Just Dream' at Just Dream… planned placement of (tentative name) 'Coriyo Menstrual Products' - Mayor Jung Myung-geun: "Just Dream On Lounge is a space where citizens' hearts gather... fulfilling responsibilities for 'Just Dream' model city"
- Joint petition delivered with local government heads of Siheung, Geumcheon, Gwanak…united voice on 'transportation innovation in southwestern Seoul metropolitan area' - Urging early opening of Sincheon-Haan-Shimim Line including 5th National Railroad Network reflection, private investment project promotion - Mayor Park requesting cooperation on key regional issues including regular train stops at Hagwon Station and early road construction toward Seoul
- Talk concert for book 'Living As Myself' on 2nd - 30,000 people gather at Gyeonggi Arts Center Grand Theater - leading next 4 years of success based on past 4 years - making deep bow of reflection 'I will become Kim Dong-yeon of the Democratic Party'
- Gyeonggi Province allocating 284.2 billion won for road budget in 2026 to create early tangible improvements in residents' traffic experience - Selective concentration on projects ready for completion as tangible results strategy - Vice Governor Kim Dae-soon: "Contributing to balanced regional development and strengthened industrial competitiveness through expansion of comprehensive road networks"
- Conducting survey to select this year's book for '2026 Suwon Citizens Read One Book Together' - Open to any Suwon citizens to participate via Suwon City Library (homepage) and Saebitmit Talk Talk by the 6th
- City held '107th Anniversary of March 1st Independence Movement Commemoration Ceremony' at Ace Hall on the 1st - Mayor Lee: "Today marks the 30th anniversary of Yongin's elevation to city status...I will do my best to enable further development"
- Expressing commitment to 'national sovereignty' through the 107th commemorative address for Independence Movement Day - Exhibiting An Jung-geun's calligraphy 'Jangtan Ilseong Seonjae Ilbon' at the Paju 'An Jung-geun Peace Center' opening in September, expressing will to establish 'Gyeonggi-do Independence Memorial Hall' - 'Will absolutely not tolerate any acts that insult the spirit of the March 1st Movement'
- Emphasized the power of 'citizen sovereignty' and 'citizen solidarity' at 107th anniversary March 1st Independence Movement commemorative ceremony - "From a kingdom of kings to a kingdom of citizens"… expressed determination to practice 'citizen sovereignty and basic society' inheriting the spirit of the March 1st Movement
- Visited Bohun Plaza in Freedom Park with members of Anyang Chapter of Korean Independence Movement Association - Mayor Choi Dae-ho: "Thanks to the noble sacrifices of those who died for the nation, the current Republic of Korea and Anyang exist"
- Honoring the noble spirit of sacrifice of independence activists and reflecting on the significance of the March 1st Independence Movement - Mayor Lee Kwon-jae: "Let us work together as a local community to honor the will of independence activists and inherit their spirit"
- About 600 citizens at Guri Art Hall Cosmos Grand Theater reflecting on the sublime spirit of patriotism of the March 1st Movement - Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun: "The sublime sacrifice of martyrs and independence activists becomes even more deeply resonant"
- Sharing key administrative announcements and life-related administrative information, discussing regional safety and resident inconveniences - Vice Mayor Kim Gwang-deok: 'Will actively reflect precious opinions in city administration and pursue governance that citizens can tangibly experience'
- Targeting realization of sustainable youth-friendly city with 48.6 billion won budget invested in 71 projects - Housing 6 projects, Jobs 15, Startups 8, Culture and Welfare 20, Communication and Participation 22, etc.
- Holding a private special lecture at 2:30 p.m. on March 3rd... - 'Seeking to share strategies to make Gyeonggi-do the heart of the Republic of Korea and make it beat again'
- Holding opening ceremony at Suwon Convention Center and conducting pilot operations in Gwanggyo New City area for four months starting March 3rd - Operating 2 vehicles, running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays in the Gwanggyo New City area (6.6km section) - Mayor Lee Jae-joon: 'Saebbit DRT is the result of cleverly combining autonomous driving and demand-responsive transport (DRT) systems'
- On-site tour of people's livelihood economy in Yongin with 'K-Semiconductor Mega Cluster Win-Win Town Hall Meeting' - Gyeonggi Province pursuing goal of shortening licensing procedures and rapidly supporting infrastructure such as power and water supply - Operating All-Care T/F, strengthening power grid and water supply cooperation and promoting resolution of investment difficulties
- Visiting each neighborhood directly to explain 2026 municipal governance direction and key projects through dialogue with residents - Presenting innovation blueprints for transportation, housing, and education...79 questions received over 6 days - Mayor Kim Sung-je: "Citizen opinions from the briefing sessions will be actively reflected in policy establishment and follow-up measures"
- Strengthen mutual cooperation in diverse fields including expansion of local agricultural and specialty product distribution channels, operation of programs connecting cultural and tourism resources - Mayor Jung Jang-seon of Pyeongtaek: "I hope to create substantive exchange results that citizens of both cities can feel"
- 2025 births 8,000, ranking 1st among national basic local governments...three consecutive years of growth since 2023 - Among municipalities with population of 1 million in the province, Suwon City 7,000, Yongin City 5,800, Goyang City 5,400 - Hwaseong City's total fertility rate significantly exceeds Gyeonggi Province average (0.84) and national average (0.80)
- Mayor and senior officials visit all 31 districts to gather citizen opinions - Kwon Seung-taek, Chief of Autonomous Administration Division: "We plan to continuously monitor the status of suggestions received"
- Four Major Rivers memorial, 'fundraising promotion is living information informing citizens' - Tree transplantation, 'Repeatedly raising exonerated matters hinders trust and administrative efficiency'
- 4 operating vehicles...serving entire Mohyeon-eup·Samgyegyo·Pogok-eup Administrative Welfare Center - Base fare 1,650 won...advance reservation via app or phone call
- Policy briefing on 'Enhanced conflict management and public management measures for redevelopment projects' held on 26th - Presented 5 major policies to shift from passive 'permit administration' to 'proactive management and support' - Ordinance for strengthened management to be enacted within third quarter…shows commitment to strengthen public responsibility for redevelopment projects
- Attended 10th regular meeting held in Gimpo...discussed major issues with 28 cities and counties in the province - Raised proposal for provincial subsidy for women and youth hygiene products, highlighted need to ease local government financial burden - Recommended revision of ordinance on extended warranty period for waterproofing construction defects and new entrance to Mulhyanggi Arboretum
Officials from Hwaseong City's Clean Water Project Office are taking a commemorative photo after being selected as the '2026 Outstanding Water Management Organization.' (Photo=Hwaseong City) [Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Hwaseong City's Clean Water Project Office (Director Woo Jung-suk) was selected as the '2026 Outstanding Water Management Organization' at the '34th Water Management Advancement Symposium' held in Jeju on the 25th. The selection of the outstanding organization was conducted through recommendations of excellent organizations, comprehensively evaluating the operational performance and management systems of water service operators…
