Mayor Seong Suseok Confirms 9th Term Commitments... KRW 1.4595 Trillion Invested in 106 Projects

Icheon City to Prioritize Five Core Commitments and 33 Linked Projects
Innovations in Transportation, Semiconductors, Welfare, Agriculture, and Education
Total Investment of KRW 1.4595 Trillion by 2030
Mayor Seong Suseok: "We Will Turn Our Promises to Citizens into Real Changes in Daily Life"

Icheon City in Gyeonggi Province will invest a total of KRW 1.4595 trillion in 106 projects to be implemented during the 9th popularly elected term by 2030.

Seong Soo-seok, Mayor of Icheon City, has finalized the implementation plan for the 9th term election promises and expressed his commitment to diligently carry out 106 projects. Provided by Icheon City

Icheon City (Mayor Seong Su-seok) announced that it has confirmed its public commitment fulfillment plan for the 9th popularly elected term under the vision of "Moving Forward Together with One Heart, Opening Icheon's Tomorrow with Citizens" and will release it on the city's official website.

The commitment fulfillment plan was developed by reviewing the necessity and feasibility of each project based on the pledges presented during the election process, as well as the citizens' anticipated benefits and the city's financial circumstances. The city also coordinated with relevant departments and conducted financial requirement analyses to specify project implementation plans in detail.

The 9th term commitments consist of eight key policy tasks and a total of 79 pledged projects, including: ▲Industrial innovation for a thriving future ▲A transportation city connecting growth ▲A safe city where work and life are harmonized ▲An education city fostering future talent ▲An attractive city rich in daily culture ▲A lifelong welfare city offering peace of mind ▲A sustainable future agricultural city ▲A city governance reformed with citizen participation.

Among these, the city selected five core commitments in areas with the highest public impact and key to Icheon's future development. The core commitments are: ▲A city centered on station areas, created by citizens with seamless transportation ▲Icheon, the birthplace of the semiconductor success story and a city that values labor ▲A robust welfare net ensuring lifelong safety for families ▲Revitalizing agriculture by increasing farm income and energizing the rural economy ▲Advanced education for the future, operated together with citizens.

The city will give top priority to the 33 projects linked to these core commitments. Additionally, 27 projects, including ongoing issues and proposals from the transition committee, have been designated as supplementary tasks and will be managed alongside the 79 pledged projects.

The total project budget, including KRW 175.3 billion in existing investments, is estimated at KRW 1.4595 trillion. By funding source, this comprises KRW 155.9 billion from the national budget, KRW 401.4 billion from the provincial budget, KRW 881.6 billion from the city budget, and KRW 20.6 billion from private and other sources.

The city plans to secure national and provincial funding and attract private capital, while adjusting the timing and scale of annual investments according to financial conditions and project progress. The status of each commitment will be monitored regularly and released to the public.

Mayor Seong Su-seok stated, "The starting point of the 9th city government is to walk together with citizens, looking in the same direction with a united heart," and added, "We will responsibly implement our promises made to citizens so they do not remain merely as plans, but lead to tangible changes and greater happiness in daily life."

He continued, "We will build an Icheon where children's dreams grow, opportunities are open for young people, families enjoy secure daily lives, and both rural communities and the local economy prosper together," and further pledged, "I will safeguard the present of our citizens and join you on a new path that opens up a brilliant future for Icheon."

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