Yeosu City, Saetteul Village Project Contest... Jusam District Selected as a Great Achievement

Announcement on the 4th, Total Investment of Over 7.7 Billion Won by 2024

Urban Regeneration Initiatives Including Safety Assurance, Living Hygiene, Human Care, Housing Maintenance, and Resident Capacity Building

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Yeosu City in Jeollanam-do announced on the 5th that Jusam District has been selected for the ‘Saetteul Village Contest Project’ hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Presidential Committee on Balanced National Development.

The Saetteul Village Project is a program that supports the expansion of living infrastructure such as safety and hygiene, improvement of residential environments, and strengthening of resident capabilities to ensure the basic living standards of residents in vulnerable areas.

The city will invest about 7.7 billion won over four years from this year to 2023 in the areas of Jusam-dong 3rd and 4th districts.

The project will address long-standing resident demands such as safety assurance, living hygiene, human care, housing maintenance, and resident capacity building, and will promote sustainable urban regeneration projects including fostering village communities and creating jobs.

Worang and Bonggang villages in Jusam-dong are located near the national industrial complex and have been restricted from development for a long time. Over 77% of the houses are more than 30 years old, and the area is home to many elderly and low-income residents.

A city official said, “With this contest selection, we have established a foundation for securing the safety of residents who were in safety blind spots due to the lack of fire roads and water and sewage infrastructure, as well as improving residential conditions,” adding, “We will continue to strive for sustainable urban regeneration for the happiness of citizens.”

Since 2015, Yeosu City’s Gwangnim District, Chungmu District, Daok District, and Jonghwa District have been selected for the Saetteul Village Contest Project.

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