'Geumcheon Residents' Continuous Residence Hope' (90.5%)'

Geumcheon-gu's 25th Anniversary: Announcement of District Administration Awareness Survey Results... Survey of 1,000 Residents Aged 18 and Over Reveals Significant Progress in Urban Planning and Regeneration (31.9%) Since Establishment... Most Outstanding Project of the 7th Elected Term: Hoamsan Forest Trail Park Creation (27.4%)... Residential Satisfaction at 90.5%

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) announced the results of a public opinion survey conducted on Geumcheon-gu residents to mark the 25th anniversary of the district's establishment, showing a positive evaluation rate of 76.3%.

This survey was conducted on 1,000 men and women aged 18 or older residing in Geumcheon-gu. To respond to social distancing measures, the survey was conducted via 'telephone interviews.' The sampling error is ±3.1 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.

The survey questions consisted of ▲Evaluation of the district administration on the 25th anniversary of the district's establishment ▲Evaluation of major policies of the 7th elected term ▲Residential satisfaction ▲Evaluation of COVID-19 response.

First, when asked about the development of the district since its establishment in 1995, many residents responded "Yes (76.3%)." Among development areas, 'urban planning and regeneration (31.9%)' was chosen as the top priority, followed by 'transportation (21.9%)' and 'health and welfare (12.4%).'

The Seoul Digital Industrial Complex (Geumcheon G-Valley), which transformed from the Guro Industrial Complex that once led the Korean economy centered on manufacturing into a specialized fashion, knowledge, and information communication industry complex, has undergone remarkable changes. Large-scale apartment complexes and parks built on former military base sites, the opening of the Sinansan Line and the Gangnam Circular Urban Expressway, highlighting the area as a transportation hub with access in all directions, and various development projects have been completed or are underway in Geumcheon-gu.

Regarding the future direction of urban development, various opinions emerged such as 'a city centered on the 4th industrial revolution with startup and job creation (19.5%)', 'a transportation and central city (18.7%)', 'a pleasant residential city (18.5%)', and 'a welfare city (18%).'

Residents viewed the '3+1' project, a long-standing wish and a key issue of the 7th elected term, with 'construction of a large general hospital (44%)' as greatly contributing to improving quality of life. This was followed by the 'Sinansan Line construction project,' 'relocation of the Air Force base and development of the relocated site,' and 'construction of a complex station at Geumcheon-gu Office Station.'

The top major project (policy) in the first half of the 7th elected term was selected as 'Hoamsan Forest Trail Park creation (27.4%).' The expected project for the second half was also 'expansion of green spaces such as parks in the city center (32.9%).' This result shows that many residents have great interest in 'Green SOC projects' where they can enjoy leisure within the city.

Also, regarding continued residence in Geumcheon-gu, many residents responded 'Yes (90.5%),' citing reasons such as 'affordable living costs (25.5%),' 'convenient transportation (19.2%),' 'nature-friendly environment (16.9%),' and 'a city with great development potential (15.8%).'

Finally, regarding Geumcheon-gu's COVID-19 response, 82.7% responded positively with 'satisfaction.'

The district plans to reflect the results of this survey in the 2021 major work plans of each department and use them as reference materials for future district administration directions.

Mayor Yu Seong-hoon said, "The 25 years since the district's establishment in 1995 walking together with residents has become an opportunity to understand what residents think about the district's development," adding, "Based on the results of this survey, we will consider how to lead the district administration in the second half of the 7th elected term and plan policies and projects that can further improve residents' quality of life."

For more details, inquiries can be made to the Planning and Budget Division of Geumcheon-gu Office.

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