Mayor Choi Wonyong: "Pyeongtaek Ring and Smart Administration... Creating a Happy Pyeongtaek for Citizens"

Mayor Choi Wonyong Holds Press Conference
Announces Three Key Pillars for the 9th Mayoral Term
From Construction of the "Pyeongtaek Ring" to AI-Driven Administration
Comprehensive Innovation Across Economy, Transportation, Culture, and Administration
Mayor Choi: "We Will Create a City Where Citizens Can Truly Feel the Change"

"We will connect the city's external growth to tangible changes in the lives of individual citizens. Our goal is to create a 'Pyeongtaek where citizens grow together and are happy,' and we will focus all our capabilities to ensure that citizens can feel the impact of change and municipal administration in their everyday lives."

Choi Won-yong, Mayor of Pyeongtaek City, held a press conference on the 21st to launch the 9th local government term, presenting 'Change Perceived by Citizens' as the top priority task for city administration during the 9th term. Photo by Lee Jonggu

Choi Wonyong, Mayor of Pyeongtaek, has proposed "Changes That Citizens Can Feel" as the top priority for the 9th term of local government administration. Rather than focusing on the city's growth itself, he is prioritizing delivering the results of growth to citizens' daily lives, with a plan to raise citizen satisfaction through innovation across the economy, transportation, culture, and administration.

At a press conference on July 21 for the launch of the 9th term of direct election, Mayor Choi stated, "We will concentrate all our efforts so that citizens can experience the effectiveness of municipal innovation in their everyday lives," adding, "We will actively incorporate citizens' voices into city administration in keeping with this era of citizen sovereignty."

The municipal vision announced for the 9th term is summarized in three pillars: ▲An economic city that grows together ▲A residential city that satisfies citizens ▲A city where daily life brings happiness.

Mayor Choi first noted plans to further strengthen the competitiveness of the semiconductor industry while also fostering hydrogen, bio, and defense industries as future growth engines to diversify the industrial structure. Additionally, by supporting technology development and market expansion for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as expanding the participation of local companies in regional projects, the city aims to ensure that the results of economic growth benefit citizens and the local economy. Plans also include branding neighborhood commercial districts, improving traditional markets, and establishing a one-stop support system for small business owners.

To build a more livable city, the city will first accelerate efforts to resolve transportation issues, which citizens feel most acutely.

Choi Wonyong, Mayor of Pyeongtaek City, held a press conference on the 21st to announce the launch of the 9th term of direct election and explained the construction of the "Pyeongtaek Ring" that connects the entire Pyeongtaek area into a 30-minute living zone. Photo by Lee Jonggu

In the area of transportation, the city has designated the construction of the "Pyeongtaek Ring," which will connect the entire city into a 30-minute living zone, as a key initiative. Plans include linking the Eastern Expressway, the Pyeongtaek Lake Crossing Road, and major arterial roads, as well as expediting the expansion of the metropolitan railway network, such as extending GTX-A and GTX-C to Pyeongtaek, extending the Sinansan Line to Anjung, and attracting the Shinbundang Line. Bus routes will also be expanded and service intensified during commuting hours to enhance convenience for residents.

Education and childcare support will be strengthened to ease citizens' practical burdens. The city will expand Dalbit Children's Hospitals and emergency night care, and introduce financial support for postnatal care and childbirth incentives. In addition, timely opening of schools, operation of career and academic counseling centers, and attracting international schools as well as special-purpose and autonomous private high schools are all intended to make Pyeongtaek a city where it is easy to raise children.

Leisure and cultural opportunities for citizens will also be greatly expanded. A "memorial landmark-style cultural belt" will be established by linking Hambaksan Central Park, the Alpha Ammunition Depot History and Culture Park, the Pyeongtaek Art Center, and municipal museums. The "Pyeongtaek River Waterfront Tourism Belt," connecting the Osong riverside, Jinwi Stream, Anseong Stream, and Pyeongtaek Lake, will return natural scenery to citizens. In addition, sports facilities and leisure parks will be significantly increased in each region, including Jukbaek-dong, Baedari, Godeok, and Anjung.

Administrative infrastructure to maximize citizen convenience will also be expanded. The construction of the new Pyeongtaek City Hall (scheduled for completion in 2029), the Western Branch Office (scheduled for completion in 2027), and new administrative welfare centers in Godeok-dong, Dongsak-dong, and other locations will proceed on schedule. On the management side, new initiatives will include establishing a complaint counter reporting directly to the mayor, livestreaming executive meetings at City Hall, town hall meetings, and implementing data- and AI-based smart municipal management to achieve communication, accountability, and swift administration.

Pyeongtaek Mayor Choi Wonyong held a press conference on the 21st to announce the launch of the 9th local government term, presenting 'changes that citizens can feel' as the top priority for city administration during this term. Photo by Lee Jonggu

Mayor Choi Wonyong said, "The 9th term will actively reflect citizens' voices in municipal administration in this era of citizen sovereignty. Together with all public officials, we will do our utmost to create a 'Pyeongtaek where citizens grow together and are happy,' so that citizens can truly experience meaningful change and results in their daily lives."

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