Mayor Cho: "We'll expand Segyo 3 self-sufficient land to 300,000 pyeong... and boost transportation and jobs"

Osan Mayor Cho Yongho Holds Press Conference on His 100th Day in Office

Announces "100 Days of Progress, 1,000 Days of Promises"

Plans to Seek Expansion of Self-Sufficient Facility Land from 100,000 to 300,000 Pyeong

Pushes to Attract AI and Semiconductor Industries and Expand Metropolitan Transportation

Will Reflect Input from 2,837 Residents in City Policies

"We will develop Segyo 3 District into a self-sufficient city where housing, industry, jobs, and transportation come together, and lay the groundwork for attracting advanced industries such as AI and semiconductors."

Osan Mayor Jo Yongho outlines plans to develop the Segyo 3 District into a self-sufficient city and lay the groundwork for attracting advanced industries, including AI and semiconductors, at a press conference on Oct. 7 marking his 100th day in office. Photo by Lee Jonggu.

Osan Mayor Cho Yongho made the remarks at a press conference on October 7, marking the 100th day of his inauguration in the ninth popularly elected term. "Transportation and jobs are key to determining Osan's future," he said. "We will go beyond the city's physical growth to expand both the quality of life and opportunities for residents."

At the conference, held under the theme "100 Days of Progress, 1,000 Days of Promises," Mayor Cho outlined his plans for city administration, focusing on industry, transportation, education, and care. The city aims to provide jobs, transportation networks, and everyday facilities in step with housing supply and population growth.

A key priority is expanding Segyo 3 District's self-sufficiency. The city plans to ask relevant agencies to increase the land currently under discussion for self-sufficient facilities from about 100,000 pyeong to 300,000 pyeong. It will also pursue metropolitan transportation measures suited to the district's scale and secure project funding. The city plans to strengthen ties with the semiconductor industry in southern Gyeonggi Province by laying the groundwork for attracting advanced industries such as AI and semiconductors.

"The city can grow in quality only if it secures good jobs in line with population growth," Mayor Cho said. "We will ensure that attracting advanced industries leads to jobs for residents."

The city will continue the procedures needed to move forward with the Unamteul project. It will review plans for the Segyo Terminal site and the former Seoul National University Hospital site, taking residents' needs and the city's growth direction into account. In Segyo 2 District, it will pursue the construction of a complex facility combining education, culture, and sports.

In transportation, Mayor Cho identified KTX trains from Suwon stopping at Osan Station, extending GTX-C to Osan, and extending the Bundang Line as key priorities. With procedures such as inclusion in national plans and establishing project feasibility still outstanding, the city plans to explain the need for these projects to the central government and relevant agencies and continue consultations.

"Alongside consultations on metropolitan rail projects, we will also improve public transportation to ease residents' commuting difficulties," Mayor Cho said. "We will increase the number of metropolitan buses to Seoul and revise bus routes to reflect travel demand and changes in residents' daily activity areas."

Starting October 13, four additional eco-friendly, double-decker low-floor electric buses will be deployed on Route 5300, which connects the Unam area with Gangnam, Seoul. The city has also asked relevant agencies to introduce double-decker buses in the Segyo area and establish a new metropolitan bus route to Seoul.

Within the city, the construction of a road crossing the Gyeongbu Line railway, a connecting road between Yangsan-dong and National Route 1, a connecting road between Jigot-dong and Geumam-dong, and the Daewon underpass will proceed in line with the progress of each project. The city will also address grade separation at Osan IC and traffic congestion at Buk-Osan IC.

Osan Mayor Cho Yongho outlines plans to develop Segyo 3 District into a self-sufficient city and build a foundation for attracting advanced industries such as AI and semiconductors at a press conference marking his 100th day in office during the ninth popularly elected administration on the 7th. Photo by Lee Jonggu

To reopen Seoburo, the city will seek external funding, including national subsidies. "Following the opening of the temporary connecting road, we will rebuild Seoburo to restore the southern transportation corridor," Mayor Cho said.

In the local economy, the city will work to revitalize Osaek Market and neighborhood commercial districts, expand local currency incentives, and support self-employed business owners and entrepreneurs. It will develop tourism courses that encourage longer stays by linking historical and cultural resources, and connect the Yamaek Festival and Doksanseong Cultural Festival with local businesses. The city also plans to prepare for the 2027-2028 Gyeonggi Province Sports Festival so that athletes and visitors spend money in the area.

Education policy will focus on expanding access to future-oriented education. The Osan AI Coding Edu Lab will be converted into a Future Education Support Center and used as a hub for AI and software education. The city will connect educational resources from schools, universities, and businesses to support students' hands-on technology experiences and career exploration.

The city will consult with the education office and other relevant agencies on establishing new middle schools in Segyo 2 District and Busan-dong, as well as separating and establishing the Osan Office of Education. It will also expand support for slow learners and lifelong education for young adults, middle-aged residents, and seniors.

"We will build on the foundations Osan has developed as an education city and expand them through future-oriented education," Mayor Cho said. "We will broaden educational opportunities so that everyone, from children to seniors, can learn the knowledge and skills needed in a changing society."

In care, the city will expand 24-hour, 365-day emergency childcare centers and Hamkke Jaram Centers, which provide after-school care for elementary school students. It will establish a one-stop support system for pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare, and expand integrated care for seniors and job opportunities for older adults. The city will reinforce safety facilities along school routes, including CCTV cameras and emergency bells, and pursue the relocation of the Cheonghak 119 Safety Center and the establishment of a Segyo police substation.

Mayor Cho also outlined ways to reflect residents' views in policymaking. Through "Osan's Map of Hope," a citizen-engagement project marking his 100th day in office, the city collected opinions from 2,837 residents. Residents of Chopyeong-dong expressed interest in increasing bus services and expanding connecting transportation networks; residents of Daewon 2-dong called for 24-hour care; and residents of Namchon-dong prioritized pedestrian safety and increased patrols. Residents in other areas also raised concerns closely tied to daily life, including neighborhood businesses, residential environments, culture and sports, welfare, and youth employment.

Osan Mayor Jo Yongho outlines plans to develop the Segyo 3 District into a self-sufficient city and lay the groundwork for attracting advanced industries such as AI and semiconductors at a press conference marking his first 100 days in office on the seventh day of the ninth popularly elected administration. Photo by Lee Jonggu

"We will identify the changes needed in each area and reflect residents' views in our policies," Mayor Cho said. "We will expand participatory budgeting so that residents' proposals lead to actual projects and budget allocations."

In managing the budget, the city will reassess the need for and effectiveness of existing projects and adjust their scale, timing, and approach. It plans to concentrate the budget on projects essential to residents' daily lives and the city's future growth, while also seeking national and provincial funding.

"We will turn the plans for city administration that we developed over the past 100 days into action," Mayor Cho said. "We will focus the budget on projects directly affecting residents' lives and priorities for Osan's future, and closely monitor their progress through to completion."

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