Candidate Baek Kyunghyun Unveils 100 Promises Across 12 Sectors, Vows to "Prepare for Guri's Next 100 Years"

Baek Kyunghyun Announces 100 Future Plans for Guri Mayoral Race
Unveils Transportation Revolution Pledges Including GTX and Advanced City Development
"Preparing for Guri's Next 100 Years with the Achievement of 107 Campaign Promises"

Baek Kyunghyun, candidate for mayor of Guri City from the People Power Party, announced the '100 Future Plans for Guri City across 12 major sectors,' covering transportation, housing, advanced industries, welfare, and cultural policies. He stated, "I will prepare for the next 100 years of Guri's future."

Baek Kyunghyun, candidate for mayor of Guri. Provided by candidate Baek Kyunghyun

In his recently released policy booklet, Baek emphasized, "Improving the quality of life for Guri citizens will be our top priority, and we will dramatically enhance the city's competitiveness," presenting transportation innovation, development of an advanced industry base, and expansion of welfare across all stages of life as his core vision.

As his first key initiative, he pledged to make Guri "a city that continuously strives to improve the quality of life for its residents." He announced plans to promote the creation of the Topyeong Hangang District Smart Green City, pursue Guri's incorporation into Seoul, and establish an E-commerce new growth advanced city.

Baek said, "We will develop the Topyeong Hangang District into a future-oriented self-sufficient city and create an urban structure that combines advanced industries with housing and cultural functions." He added, "We will also pursue lifestyle-focused policies, including expanding administrative and welfare centers and complex community centers."

In the transportation sector, Baek's main pledges include a stop for the GTX-B line at Galmae Station, extending the GTX-D line to Guri, extending Seoul Subway Line 6, and extending the light rail Myeonmok Line. He also plans to significantly improve the transportation infrastructure by constructing an underground road from Wangsukcheon to Gangbyeonbuk-ro, installing smart shelters at bus stops, and creating transfer parking lots at subway stations.

Baek pointed out, "Despite Guri's excellent location bordering Seoul, the lack of transportation and industrial infrastructure has limited its growth." He continued, "We will deliver tangible change for citizens by expanding the GTX and metropolitan transportation networks and attracting advanced industries." He further stated, "The future of Guri must be prepared now," and added, "We will open a new era for Guri together with its citizens."

In the childbirth and childcare sector, Baek aims to make Guri "the city where mothers and babies are the happiest," by establishing a ONE-STOP service Mother Care Center, creating 24-hour care services, and setting up an integrated support system for childbirth, childcare, and care services.

Baek Kyunghyun, candidate for mayor of Guri City (People Power Party), announced the '100 Future Plans for Guri City across 12 major sectors,' covering transportation, housing, advanced industries, welfare, and culture. Photo provided by Baek Kyunghyun

Additional pledges include expanding Guri Care Centers for infants and toddlers, gradually providing free childbirth and postpartum care, increasing childbirth grants (200,000 KRW for the first child, 300,000 KRW for the second, and 400,000 KRW for the third or more), and establishing a municipal public postpartum care center. Other policies include support for eco-friendly agricultural products for pregnant women, reducing out-of-pocket costs for home-visit babysitting services, establishing a municipal public postpartum care center, and assigning substitute cooks to daycare centers.

In the education sector, Baek proposed fully supporting eco-friendly meals for elementary, middle, and high schools, promoting Guri as a UNICEF Child-Friendly City, expanding after-school care centers for elementary students, and establishing a new Guri Office of Education.

For youth policies, he pledged to attract a global AI hub and foster the content industry, promote the relocation of Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Development Corporation (GH), and implement safe rental stay policies for young people. Plans also include building "Happy Dormitories" and expanding housing support for youths, single-person households, and newlyweds, as well as operating counseling services to prevent rental fraud.

For the middle-aged and elderly population, Baek plans to create a rapid support team for redevelopment directly under the mayor's office to shorten administrative procedures and expand public parking lots to address chronic parking shortages. He also presented plans to designate an Educational Development Special Zone and attract autonomous public high schools, science high schools, and introduce the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

Support measures for small business owners include expanding the issuance of Guri Love Gift Certificates, maintaining a constant 10% incentive, supporting delivery fees via public apps, and promoting the digital transformation of traditional markets.

In the culture and sports sector, he promised to build a municipal art museum, install a musical fountain at Jangja Lake Park, establish a K4 football team, and introduce a customized coaching system for community sports.

In the health and welfare sector, his pledges include establishing a smart healthcare system for families, expanding smart care services, and pursuing WHO Age-Friendly City certification. Plans also include increasing veterans' honor allowance and promoting free use of village buses as part of enhanced veterans affairs policies.

Baek reiterated, "The future of Guri must be prepared now," and declared, "We will open a new era for Guri together with its citizens."

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