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Yongin City Sets Total Allowable Apartment Remodeling Permits at 15,322 Units by 2030
Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province has set the total allowable volume for apartment complex remodeling projects at 15,322 units by 2030. On November 7, Yongin City announced the "2030 Yongin Apartment Complex Remodeling Master Plan," which includes these details. The master plan, announced on this day, provides guidelines for the stable implementation of remodeling projects for aging apartment complexes, in line with changes in Yongin's urban environment. According to the Housing Act, the remodeling master plan is reviewed for feasibility every five years and updated accordingly. Based on the previous master plan announced in 2018, the city has re-examined urban and residential conditions from 2023 to the present and established directions for improvement. This plan targets 492 aging apartment complexes that will be at least 15 years old by 2030. According to the classification criteria by type, they are categorized as follows: 79 maintenance and management complexes, 353 customized comp
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Hwaseong City to Pursue Negotiated Contract with DL E&C Consortium for 'Dongtan Tram'
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Gwangmyeong City and Excellent Local Government Association Successfully Host "2025 Local Autonomy Policy Conference"
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Ansan's Haengnanggok Port and Heungseong Port Selected for Fisheries Village New Vitality Promotion Project
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Gwangjin District Launches Comprehensive Measures for Test-taker Safety Ahead of College Entrance Exam
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"To Carry More Cargo"... Incheon Police Catch 261 for Illegal Modification of Cargo Trucks
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Dongdaemun District Expands Scholarship Eligibility, Awards 136.7 Million Won to 144 Students
Groundbreaking for Ansan Jangsang Public Housing District on the 7th... 14,000 Units to Be Supplied by 2028
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Ansan Jangsang Public Housing District in Jangsang-dong, Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, was held on the 7th. Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Development Corporation (GH) announced that it held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ansan Jangsang Public Housing District development project in Jangsang-dong, with representatives from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Gyeonggi Province, Ansan City, other related organizations, and local residents in attendance. The Ansan Jangsang Public Housing District was designated as a project site in May 2020 to stabilize the housing market in the Seoul metropolitan area. It is a third-phase new city project jointly implemented by Gyeonggi Province, GH, Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH), and Ansan Urban Corporation. The project site covers approximately 2.21 million square meters in Jangsang-dong and Jangha-dong, Sangnok-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi Province. About 14,000 housing units are scheduled to be suppli
Mayor Jin Gyohun of Gangseo Engages Naebalsan Elementary Students in Dialogue on Community Issues
On November 7, Gangseo District in Seoul (Mayor Jin Gyohun) announced that fourth-grade students from Naebalsan Elementary School visited the district office to discuss local issues and experience public administration firsthand.This meeting was prompted when the students, as part of their social studies project on “Identifying and Solving Problems in Our Community,” sent letters to the mayor highlighting inconveniences around their school. Mayor Jin stated, “It would be a pity to only communicate through letters,” and invited the students to the district office in person. On that day, 23 students from Class 5 of the fourth grade at Naebalsan Elementary School visited Gangseo District Office and participated in various programs, including watching a district promotional video, a conversation with the mayor, experiencing a “One-Day Mayor” program, and a tour of the Gangseo Star Light Space Science Center. During the conversation with the mayor, students asked questions from their perspe
Gyeonggi Fire Department Grants Special Promotion to 23 Personnel in Firefighting, EMS, and Rescue on the 7th
The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters held a special promotion appointment ceremony for a total of 23 personnel on November 7. This ceremony was organized to encourage firefighters who have demonstrated outstanding performance not only in disaster response but also in the SAFE field, which emphasizes the importance of proactive safety management through preventive activities, as well as in various areas such as firefighting, emergency medical services, and rescue operations. This year, the Fire and Disaster Headquarters selected 23 individuals for special promotion: 6 in the SAFE field, 6 in firefighting, 5 in rescue, and 6 in emergency medical services. The ceremony lasted for 30 minutes and was attended by executives and staff of the Fire and Disaster Headquarters, along with the families of the appointees, creating a warm and celebratory atmosphere. Choi Yongcheol, Deputy Manager in charge at the Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters, stated, "Those who received their
Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation Publishes "Gyeonggi-do 0.5&0.75 Job Support Project Monitoring" Report
On November 7, the Gyeonggi-do Job Foundation published the "Gyeonggi-do 0.5&0.75 Job Support Project Monitoring" report. This report was published with a focus on diagnosing the outcomes of the "Gyeonggi-do 0.5&0.75 Job Support Project" and identifying areas for improvement by analyzing feedback from policy beneficiaries and project participants. The Gyeonggi-do 0.5&0.75 Job is a flexible work system independently operated by Gyeonggi Province. It allows employees to work reduced hours of 28 to 32 hours per week according to their needs, with the aim of addressing low birth rates, achieving work-life balance, and fostering a flexible work culture. Through the 2025 support project, a variety of support measures are being provided to public institutions and family-friendly companies in the province, including the introduction of attendance management systems, consulting support, and wage subsidies for employees working reduced hours. In addition, when private companies create additional
Kim Dongyeon Attends 'Korea Innovators Community Summit': "I Will Make Pangyo a Startup Paradise"
Kim Dongyeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, has expressed his commitment to continue supporting the transformation of Pangyo in Seongnam into a startup paradise in South Korea. On November 7, at the Global Biz Center in the Second Pangyo Techno Valley, Governor Kim attended the "Korea Innovators Community Summit" and stated, "It is especially meaningful because this is the first time the World Economic Forum is running a startup program in partnership with an individual country." The "Korea Innovators Community Summit" is an event for startups jointly hosted by Gyeonggi Province and the World Economic Forum (WEF). The World Economic Forum is an international, non-profit, private organization where leaders from governments, businesses, academia, and civil society around the world gather to discuss and seek solutions to major global economic and social issues. It is best known for its Annual Meeting (Davos Forum) held every January in Davos, Switzerland. In his welcoming remarks, Govern
Seoul Facilities Corporation to Provide Priority Dispatch of Disabled Call Taxis for Students with Disabilities on College Entrance Exam Day
Seoul Facilities Corporation (President: Han Gukyoung) announced on the 7th that it will provide a "priority dispatch service for disabled call taxis" on November 13 for students with disabilities taking the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test.This service is available to students with severe mobility disabilities who are registered with the Seoul Disabled Call Taxi. Reservations can be made until November 13, the day of the test. By applying via phone (1588-4388 or 02-2024-4200), students can receive priority taxi dispatch both when entering the test site and when returning home after the exam. The corporation plans to send text messages and official notices to organizations for people with disabilities to inform them about the service. Even students who did not make a reservation in advance can receive priority dispatch if they apply on the day of the test. Han Gukyoung, President of Seoul Facilities Corporation, stated, "We hope that the priority dispatch service for disabled call
Nowon-gu Energizes Specialized Support Projects for "Future Education"
Nowon-gu in Seoul (Mayor Oh Seungrok) announced on November 7 that it is operating the "Nowon Future Education District" and promoting a variety of specialized educational support projects to establish a creative educational ecosystem involving schools, the local community, and families.The core goal of the Nowon Future Education District is to expand learning beyond the classroom into the local community, supporting the holistic development of students. To achieve this, the district is running the "Village Teacher Program" and "Healing Experience Class," which support literary and experiential activities at 96 elementary, middle, high, and special schools in the area, providing students with a wide range of field learning opportunities. Additionally, by linking the district's abundant educational infrastructure?including the Mathematics Culture Center, the Astronomy and Space Science Center, and the Seoul Science Center?creative experiential programs in science, arts, and the environm
Bucheon City Designates 129 "Open Daycare Centers"... Expanding Parental Participation
Bucheon City in Gyeonggi Province announced on November 7 that it has designated 129 daycare centers as "Open Daycare Centers." The city recently held a selection committee for Open Daycare Centers, conducting document reviews and on-site inspections based on four criteria: openness, participation, diversity, and local government standards. As a result, 16 new centers and 113 reselected centers were chosen, totaling 129 centers. The Open Daycare Center initiative is designated annually to create a transparent and healthy childcare environment by opening up facilities and expanding parental participation, so that parents can feel assured about the care environment. Bucheon City has designated 65.5% of all daycare centers as Open Daycare Centers, significantly surpassing the Ministry of Education's target of 40%. Daycare centers that are reselected every three years are monitored annually to ensure compliance with requirements. A Bucheon City official stated, "We will continue to expand
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