Gangdong-gu Finalizes 111 Pledges for Ninth Administration... Vision: "A Greater Gangdong, Raising the Standard of Living"

Pursuing eight "Urban Level-Up" promises to residents.

Gangdong-gu, Seoul (Mayor Lee Suhee), announced on October 13 that it had finalized 111 pledge projects under the vision "A Greater Gangdong, Raising the Standard of Living," as it marked 100 days since the launch of the ninth popularly elected administration on October 8, and would begin implementing them in earnest.

Gangdong-gu Mayor Lee Soohee. Provided by Gangdong-gu.

The pledges were designed on the basis of an implementation rate of 91.7% for the eighth administration's pledges. The district said it focused on turning the foundation for urban development laid during the eighth term into changes in residents' daily lives that they can feel. Building on the confirmed route for the GTX-D line to pass through Gangdong-gu and the completion of Olympic Park Foreon, among other developments, it will pursue eight "Urban Level-Up" promises to residents.

Residents' opinions were reflected in developing the pledges. During the campaign, the district collected proposals through "What Do You Hope for from Candidate Lee Suhee?" After the election, it gathered policy proposals and requests from different areas through "The Ninth Administration Is Listening to Residents." Following a survey, the pledges were finalized on September 10 after review and approval by the Pledge Implementation Evaluation Panel, composed of district residents.

The pledges span eight areas: transportation, urban development, the environment, welfare, education, culture and sports, the economy, and public administration and safety. Key projects include seeking designation as Seoul's first International Baccalaureate (IB) Education Internationalization Special Zone; establishing a task force for reconstruction and redevelopment directly under the mayor and building a system to provide prompt support; expediting the GTX-D route through Gangdong-gu; reducing service intervals on subway Lines 5, 8 and 9; and creating the Gangdong Hangang Greenway.

To implement the pledges, the district will operate a continuous management system comprising the development of project-specific action plans, regular progress reviews, and disclosure to residents at each stage. It plans to publish progress and budget execution details on the district website.

Mayor Lee Suhee said, "These pledges are precious promises that we completed together, incorporating residents' voices from the planning stage through finalization. Building on the implementation capabilities proven during the eighth term, we will steadily carry out all 111 projects and decisively raise the standard of living in Gangdong, a major city of 500,000 people."

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