Mayor Lee Sangil Announces "Expanded Resident Autonomy Support Next Year"... Yongin City Resident Autonomy Expo Bustling with Citizens

Yongin City Resident Autonomy Expo Draws Over 700 Citizens
Showcasing the Strength of 30 Local Resident Autonomy Committees
Student Exhibitions and Performances Held at City Hall Square and Ace Hall
Mayor Lee: "These Works Are Impressive Anywhere in Korea"

The Yongin Special City Resident Autonomy Expo, which showcased the annual achievements of the city's resident autonomy centers, was held successfully with the participation of more than 700 citizens. The event featured cultural and artistic performances, exhibitions of residents’ works, and hands-on programs, demonstrating the vibrancy of the local community.

Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is delivering a greeting speech at the Yongin Special City Resident Autonomy Expo on the 11th. Provided by Yongin City

On July 11, Yongin Special City announced that it had hosted the "2026 Yongin Special City Resident Autonomy Expo" at Sky Square and Ace Hall in City Hall. Organized by the Yongin Special City Resident Autonomy Association, the event was designed to share the operational achievements of the resident autonomy centers with citizens and promote community unity.

The event was attended by Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin Special City, Shin Jaehyup, President of the Yongin Special City Resident Autonomy Association, Jang Jeongsun, Chairperson of the Yongin Special City Council, city council members, and resident autonomy committee members from each town, township, and neighborhood.

Mayor Lee toured each of the exhibition and experience booths set up by the resident autonomy centers from 30 towns, townships, and neighborhoods, greeting citizens along the way. After viewing residents’ works in various fields such as painting, calligraphy, hand lettering, and pottery, he remarked, "The quality is so high that these could stand proudly anywhere in Korea."

Mayor Lee expressed his gratitude, stating, "I appreciate the Yongin Special City Resident Autonomy Association for providing a platform where students at the resident autonomy centers can showcase their dreams and talents." He added, "As I visited every booth and greeted citizens, I saw firsthand that the students’ skills are outstanding and would be impressive anywhere in Korea. I hope that through resident autonomy center programs, citizens will continue to nurture their dreams, pursue happiness, and improve their health."

Mayor Lee continued, "Starting next year, the city’s tax revenue is projected to increase significantly, so we will expand support for resident autonomy centers as well. We will also work to implement free influenza vaccinations for all citizens as early as next year, and gradually realize plans to reduce village bus intervals and expand the road network."

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is pressing his handprint on a calligraphy work at the Yongin Special City Resident Autonomy Expo on the 11th. Provided by Yongin City

At the opening ceremony, Hwang Intae, a calligrapher and instructor of the calligraphy class at Dongbu-dong Resident Autonomy Committee in Cheoin-gu, performed a large-scale calligraphy piece writing "Yongin (龍仁)" with a giant brush. Mayor Lee and Chairperson Jang Jeongsun added their handprints, symbolizing the advancement of the city’s 9th administration and the unity of its citizens.

In addition to the resident autonomy committees, local community groups and the Yongin Volunteer Center also participated in the expo, operating a variety of hands-on and exhibition programs that attracted many citizens.

At Ace Hall, a cultural contest was held with 26 teams participating. There were a variety of performances, including samulnori, traditional Korean dance, vocal music, folk songs, acoustic guitar, and dance. The Korean dance fan team from Guseong-dong, Giheung-gu, won the grand prize.

The gold prize went to three teams, including the Black Swan team from Jungang-dong, Cheoin-gu; the silver prize was awarded to six teams, including the Bravi team from Seongbok-dong, Suji-gu; and the bronze prize was given to 16 teams, including the Korean Dance Team from Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu. The grand prize-winning Korean dance fan team from Guseong-dong will represent Yongin City at this year’s Gyeonggi Province Resident Autonomy Competition.

Lee Sangil, mayor of Yongin Special City (right), is greeting citizens at the Yongin Special City Resident Autonomy Expo on the 11th. Provided by Yongin City

President Shin Jaehyup said, "The diverse programs and specialized projects of the Yongin Special City Resident Autonomy Centers are of such high quality that they are recognized nationwide. As you tour this expo, I hope you will experience the unique programs firsthand and offer much encouragement to the students for their hard work. We will continue to develop and grow as a resident autonomy committee."

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