Gapyeong County Governor Seo Tae-won proposed regional issues at a meeting between Gyeonggi Province and cities and counties. Gapyeong-gun announced that County Governor Seo Tae-won attended the ‘2024 Gyeonggi-city-county policy meeting’ held at the Gyeonggi Provincial Office on the 11th and proposed three local issues for a better life for county residents.
This meeting was held as the first meeting between governors and mayors in the second half of the 8th popularly elected term, with Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon and heads of 31 cities and counties in attendance.
At the meeting, Governor Kim Dong-yeon mentioned the recent international situation and difficulties in people’s livelihoods and emphasized the organic cooperative relationship between Gyeonggi Province and cities and counties. He said, “The role of each city and county has become more important amidst the urgent international situation, such as the results of the U.S. presidential election and North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia,” and introduced key tasks for the second half of the 8th popularly elected term. Governor Kim announced plans to focus on four areas: △Opportunity Economy, △Care Economy, △Climate Economy, and △Peace Economy, based on ‘Humanomics’, a people-centered economy.
At this meeting, County Governor Seo Tae-won proposed Gapyeong-gun’s major pending issues, such as the Jojongcheon Homyeong Bridge construction project, Jaraseom local garden registration, and Gapyeong-gun senior center construction project, and requested active support to resolve them. In response, Governor Kim Dong-yeon promised, “We will actively review matters that can be implemented immediately,” and expressed his will to support the development of Gapyeong-gun.
This meeting was held one year and two months after the policy cooperation committee scheduled for the first half of June, which was scheduled for the first half of June, was canceled in response to the Hwaseong Aricell fire accident, and was the fourth meeting held since Governor Kim Dong-yeon took office.
A military official said, “This meeting provided an opportunity for the province, city and county to share opinions on regional issues,” and “In particular, Mayor Seo specifically proposed policies for the development of Gapyeong-gun at this meeting, eliciting cooperation and support from Gyeonggi-do.” “He said.
Meanwhile, on the 12th, the Gapyeong County Pledge Implementation Evaluation Team visited eight major pledge project sites to fulfill the promises made to the citizens of the 8th popular election and confirmed the progress of the project.
The pledge project sites visited this time were △promotion of water supply infrastructure △expansion of park golf courses (Gapyeong-eup, Buk-myeon) △construction of a senior center △construction of a lifelong learning center and operation of educational business programs △creation of a nighttime landscape at an urban park in Buk-myeon △creation of a forest ecological theme park in Buk-myeon △U.S. The creation of a Commonwealth tourism and security park, etc.
Kim Sang-seop, head of the evaluation team, said, “It was a meaningful time to personally visit the pledge project site, inspect it, and share the results.” He added, “We will continue to work in cooperation with Gapyeong-gun to ensure that the 8th popularly elected pledges are implemented smoothly.”
Deputy Governor Park No-geuk, who was present at the pledge project site, said, “I will carefully pay attention to the 8th popularly elected pledge project promised to the residents and do my best to ensure that the project is carried out perfectly according to the construction schedule.”
Gapyeong-gun announced on the 12th that it held a ’report meeting on non-tax revenue arrears collection measures for the second half of 2024′ presided over by Deputy Governor Park No-geuk.
This briefing session was prepared with the participation of heads of departments related to non-tax revenue to discuss ways to increase efficient local revenue collection rates, including causes of unpaid amounts in major subjects by department and collection measures.
The military decided to strengthen collaboration and linkage between the non-tax revenue management department and the levying department in order to promote efficient collection measures.
Deputy County Governor Park No-geuk asked officials, “As non-tax revenue is an important source of revenue for the county itself along with local taxes, please do your best to expand Gapyeong County’s independent financial resources by reducing the amount of arrears carried forward.”
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What are the key local issues Governor Seo Tae-won is addressing in Gapyeong-gun?
Interview Between Time.news Editor and Governor Seo Tae-won
Time.news Editor: Welcome, Governor Seo Tae-won! Thank you for joining us today. Your participation in the recent Gyeonggi Province policy meeting is generating quite a buzz. Can you share what motivated you to propose the three critical local issues for Gapyeong-gun?
Governor Seo: Thank you for having me. I believe addressing local issues directly impacts the everyday lives of our residents. The Jojongcheon Homyeong Bridge construction, registering Jaraseom local gardens, and building a senior center are crucial for enhancing our community’s infrastructure and well-being. We’ve seen the effects that strong local initiatives can have, especially during challenging times.
Time.news Editor: Indeed, you mentioned the importance of cooperation during the meeting. Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon emphasized the urgency of the international situation and its effect on local governance. How do you see Gapyeong-gun aligning with these broader themes he introduced: Opportunity Economy, Care Economy, Climate Economy, and Peace Economy?
Governor Seo: Each of these themes resonates with our local challenges. For instance, the Opportunity Economy can be advanced through our construction projects, which will provide jobs and stimulate local growth. Similarly, the Care Economy is directly related to the senior center we proposed—caring for our aging population is increasingly pertinent. Moreover, the focus on climate and peace is aligned with our community’s goals of sustainable development and fostering harmonious relationships among our residents.
Time.news Editor: It sounds like a holistic approach. Considering the meeting’s outcome, you received a promise from Governor Kim to review your proposals. How do you envision the timeline and steps for the implementation of these projects?
Governor Seo: We are optimistic. The governor’s commitment to review matters that can be implemented immediately is encouraging. We will prioritize our actionable projects, particularly those that require less time to develop, and work closely with Gyeonggi Province to outline a clear timeline. Our team will closely monitor progress to ensure transparency and accountability to our residents.
Time.news Editor: You also mentioned an initiative—the Gapyeong County Pledge Implementation Evaluation Team. Can you elaborate on the significance of visiting the project sites and what comes next following this evaluation?
Governor Seo: Absolutely. The pledge evaluation by our team signifies our dedication to transparency and fulfilling the promises made during the election. By visiting the project sites, we can better understand their status firsthand and engage with the community. Following the evaluation, we will prioritize addressing any setbacks and ensure that we keep our promises. Our citizens deserve to see tangible outcomes for their vote of confidence in us.
Time.news Editor: Engagement with citizens is crucial. What steps are you taking to involve the community in these developments?
Governor Seo: Community involvement is essential. We are planning public forums and surveys to gather input on our ongoing and upcoming projects. We want to ensure residents feel part of the process. Their voices will guide us in refining our strategies and addressing their real concerns.
Time.news Editor: It sounds like Gapyeong-gun is headed in a positive direction under your leadership. Before we wrap up, what message would you like to convey to the residents of Gapyeong-gun?
Governor Seo: I want to assure the residents that we are here for you. Your concerns are our priority, and we are working diligently to address them. Together, we can build a thriving community that enhances the quality of life for everyone. Let’s keep the lines of communication open as we move forward.
Time.news Editor: Thank you, Governor Seo. We appreciate your insights and look forward to seeing the progress in Gapyeong-gun in the upcoming months!
Governor Seo: Thank you for having me. It’s always a pleasure to share our vision and plans for the community.