Interview Ahn Mi-hee: "Welfare System Tailored to Dual-Income Couples"

Ahn Mi-hee (49, photo), an independent preliminary candidate for the Ballot B District (Dongtan 1, 2, 3, and Dongtan-myeon) of the Hwaseong City Council election, announced her entry into the city council at the opening ceremony of her election office on the 11th. Ahn, who served as the only female council member in the 5th Hwaseong City Council, is once again creating a wave of female representation, this time as an independent candidate.

Candidate Ahn stated, "With the keen interest and unwavering support of local residents, I have come forward to work again for Hwaseong City," and pledged, "I will be a dedicated worker for Dongtan New City, which has much work to be done and high potential for development."

She has presented detailed pledges across a broad range of areas including transportation, welfare, environment, living, and education, incorporating her experience as a city council member.

First, she promised to expand the metropolitan transportation system connecting Dongtan, Suwon, Seoul, and Incheon Airport. She explained that by providing residents with convenient access to major cities, local economy can be revitalized.

She also presented a welfare system tailored to new cities with many dual-income couples. She promised to secure cultural and artistic spaces alive in daily life and take the lead in fostering hobby clubs for healthy leisure activities. Additionally, she committed to focusing on the construction of Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, which recently held its groundbreaking ceremony.

While mentioning the locals' long-held desire to attract a district office, she also announced plans to pursue membership in the International Safe City initiative that guarantees residents' living conditions. In the education sector, which draws the highest interest, she stated, "I will promote eco-friendly free meals for elementary and middle schools."

Candidate Ahn emphasized, "With passion one step ahead of others, and with my experience and integrity as a 5th-term council member, I will do my utmost to create a vibrant and livable Dongtan New City."

※ Profile

▲Currently enrolled in the Department of Public Administration at Korea National Open University
▲5th Hwaseong City Council Member
▲2025 Hwaseong City Long-term Development Plan Advisory Committee Member
▲Member of Hwaseong City Women's Volunteer Group Support Association
▲Recipient of the Citizen Ilbo Award for Legislative Achievement