Pocheon City to Launch Full-Scale Rural Space Restructuring... Regeneration Blueprint Set Through 2035

City Unveils Blueprint for Rural Space Regeneration
Initiates Full-Scale Development of 10-Year Basic Plan
Baek Younghyeon: "We Will Build a Sustainable Rural Future"

Pocheon City in Gyeonggi Province, with Mayor Baek Younghyeon, has launched a 10-year long-term plan aimed at facilitating the sustainable development of rural areas and improving residential conditions.

Pocheon City held a public hearing on the "Basic Plan for Rural Space Restructuring and Regeneration in Pocheon City (Draft)" on the 15th at the Banwol Art Hall Small Theater. Provided by Pocheon City.

Pocheon City announced on the 19th that it held a public hearing on the "Basic Plan (Draft) for Rural Space Restructuring and Regeneration in Pocheon City" at the Banwol Art Hall Small Theater on the 15th to gather citizens’ feedback.

This public hearing was organized to enhance the completeness and effectiveness of the basic plan, which is being formulated in accordance with the "Act on the Support and Restructuring of Rural Spaces." The event attracted considerable attention, with more than 100 participants, including citizens, farmers, livestock association members, and officials from relevant organizations.

On the day of the event, the institution responsible for executing the basic plan presented future visions and development strategies, plans for designating rural specialized zones, and directions for the regeneration and management of rural spaces, all based on an analysis of the current status and conditions in Pocheon's rural areas.

During the subsequent Q&A session, participants expressed a wide range of opinions on improving rural living environments and strategies for utilizing rural spaces. Pocheon City has stated it will thoroughly review these suggestions and incorporate them into the final plan.

Based on the results of the public hearing, the city plans to finalize the "Basic Plan for Rural Space Restructuring and Regeneration in Pocheon City" following additional administrative steps such as seeking feedback from the city council.

This basic plan, which will serve as a statutory plan from 2026 to 2035, aims to guide systematic spatial management and regeneration in Pocheon’s rural areas over the next ten years. It seeks to promote the efficient use of rural spaces, improve residential environments, and outline mid- to long-term policy directions for enhancing residents’ quality of life and strengthening rural competitiveness.

Mayor Baek Younghyeon emphasized, "Rural areas are both the root and a valuable asset for Pocheon," stressing that “a plan that reflects the diverse perspectives of our citizens is the starting point for building a sustainable rural future.”

He added, "We will faithfully review the opinions presented at the public hearing, prepare a basic plan that resonates with our citizens, and do our utmost to enhance rural competitiveness as well as quality of life."

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