"Transition to a Digital City" ... Gimhae City Invests 44.5 Billion KRW in 4 Sectors

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Gimhae City in Gyeongnam announced on the 12th that it has reviewed and finalized the informatization implementation plan for 45 projects in 4 sectors to realize a citizen-centered digital Gimhae.

Gimhae City explained that it will focus on projects to expand life-oriented services, implement sustainable administrative services, operate stable information and communication services and strengthen security, and expand smart city infrastructure by investing 44.5 billion KRW.

To address the informatization gap among vulnerable groups, various citizen informatization education programs such as practical life-centered education and employment-linked education will be operated to enhance citizens' informatization capabilities. In addition, nine projects including website operation to expand informatization projects and non-face-to-face public services will be promoted.

Moreover, to implement citizen-centered sustainable administrative services, 17 projects including the advancement of the architectural administration system, the establishment of the next-generation local tax information system, and the construction of important databases will be promoted.

Also, the paperless promotion project, selected last year as a Ministry of Science and ICT public contest project and promoted with Gyeongsangnam-do, will be applied to civil defense training notices and pre-notices of parking violations, and from this year, mobile-based electronic notices will be sent on a pilot basis.

To operate stable information and communication services and strengthen security, four projects including the advancement of public Wi-Fi quality and strengthening the security of information communication networks and information systems will also be planned.

Mayor Heo Seong-gon of Gimhae City said, "Digitalization is a prerequisite for the prosperity and growth of the city. We will actively promote 45 informatization projects to contribute to building a top digital city where all citizens can enjoy a safe and happy life."

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