Deputy Mayor Gong Jung-sik of Hanam City Launches Full-Scale Field-Oriented Operations Toward '500,000-Strong Self-Sufficient City'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Gong Jung-sik, the 29th Deputy Mayor of Hanam City, has begun full-scale operations to leap toward a 500,000-strong self-sufficient city, taking direct command of key agendas such as establishing the foundation for 'Metro Line 5' from the moment of his inauguration.

According to Hanam City, Deputy Mayor Gong presided over 'department-level main operations briefings' for four days starting from the 14th to quickly grasp major city projects and ensure smooth implementation of priority tasks.

The briefing departed from conventional reporting procedures at the beginning of a new tenure and proceeded in a practical, operations-oriented format featuring sharp Q&A; exchanges on major agendas and priority projects. Deputy Mayor Gong closely shared current progress and administrative issues for each division and department with heads and executives, and conducted in-depth discussions on future measures and specific implementation plans.

In particular, Deputy Mayor Gong carefully examined administrative issues for completing the 'five metro lines era,' including timely completion of Metro Lines 3 and 9—the core of transportation innovation felt by citizens—passing the preliminary feasibility study for the Wiryeseong Line main line, and reflecting GTX-D and GTX-F routes in the national railway plan.

He also personally prioritized and accelerated implementation of major projects set to become Hanam's future growth drivers, including selecting preferred bidders for the Camp Colby project, which had stalled for 19 years, the recruitment procedure for the K-Culture Complex (K-Star World), and establishing an AI cluster in Gyosan New City.

Deputy Mayor Gong is known as a seasoned administrative expert who has not only led the frontlines of municipal administration as former Deputy Mayor of Gwacheon City but has also held key positions including Director of Gyeonggi Province's Future Industry Division and Head of the Social Innovation Economy Bureau.

"It is with grave responsibility that I undertake the role of Deputy Mayor at this decisive golden time for Hanam City's transformation into a self-sufficient city," Deputy Mayor Gong Jung-sik emphasized. "I will fully demonstrate the administrative expertise accumulated on the frontlines and at Gyeonggi Province to complete major agendas and create results that citizens can feel tangibly through real change."