Launch of 'Seoul Vision 2030 Committee', 10-Year Vision to Be Announced in July… Oh Se-hoon: "A City with Full Potential"

Establishing a Comprehensive Strategy to Realize the Vision of 'Seoul Running Again' and Become a Globally Competitive Top-Tier City with Attractive Appeal

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government is set to embark on establishing 'Seoul Vision 2030,' a future blueprint for Seoul over the next decade. The goal is to develop a clear and comprehensive strategy that proactively responds to rapid social changes, enhancing citizens' quality of life and upgrading Seoul's urban competitiveness to the next level.

On the 3rd, Seoul announced the formation and operation of the ‘Seoul Vision 2030 Committee,’ which will include private experts and administrative agencies working together. Mayor Oh Se-hoon held an inaugural ceremony at the multipurpose hall on the 8th floor of Seoul City Hall in the afternoon, attended by 40 private committee members of the ‘Seoul Vision 2030 Committee.’ He stated, "During the election, I heard many people express regret over the administration’s failure to fully utilize Seoul’s growth potential," adding, "At one time, Seoul’s urban competitiveness hovered around the world’s top 10, but it has declined significantly since then. Considering this reality, having the opportunity to envision Seoul’s future feels like a dream."

He continued by emphasizing Seoul’s ample potential, saying, "Please establish a solid vision by mid-July through the formulation of 'Seoul Vision 2030' and prepare execution strategies for each subcommittee. I believe that starting next year, based on this blueprint, we will be able to move forward with thorough preparation."

The committee’s private experts include former Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Lee Seok-jun, Professor Lee Soo-jung of the Department of Criminal Psychology at Kyonggi University, and former Vice Minister of Environment Jeong Yeon-man, among others. The committee chairperson will be elected on the day of the inauguration. The ceremony also featured reports on the operation plan of the ‘Seoul Vision 2030 Committee’ and presentations on ‘Seoul, Future, Vision.’ In his inaugural speech, Mayor Oh stated, “We will form the ‘Seoul Vision 2030 Committee,’ involving administrative agencies and policy experts from various fields, to establish a definitive vision to improve the quality of life for Seoul citizens and enhance Seoul’s urban competitiveness.”

The Seoul Vision 2030 Committee’s mission is to derive specific core tasks that Seoul will pursue over the next decade to achieve the vision of a revitalized Seoul and the goal of becoming a globally competitive top-tier city.

To fulfill this mission, Seoul will operate the committee divided into six ‘sectoral subcommittees’ (including a general subcommittee) and two ‘special subcommittees.’ The six sectoral subcommittees are: Vision Strategy (7 members), Global Urban Competitiveness (5 members), Safe and Secure City (6 members), Urban Space Innovation (5 members), Smart City (5 members), and Fair and Coexistent City (5 members). Each subcommittee includes private members and senior officials from various departments and headquarters. Insights are gathered from experts, while the administration reviews project feasibility and performance.

The two special subcommittees are 2030 (3 members) and 50+ Senior (3 members). These groups will focus on policies related to generations that must be prioritized to realize the values of ‘fairness and coexistence’ emphasized by Mayor Oh in his inaugural speech. While the sectoral subcommittees cover the overall administration, the special subcommittees will concentrate on pinpoint policies tailored to specific policy targets. The Seoul Institute, a specialized research institution for city administration, will participate in discussions (one member per subcommittee) to support agenda discovery and plan formulation. Additional external experts will be appointed as needed based on discussion topics.

Additionally, Seoul plans to form and operate a ‘Seoul Vision 2030 Citizens Committee’ composed of representatives from various sectors to gather public opinions on Seoul’s future vision and enhance the policy scalability of ‘Seoul Vision 2030.’ Over the next two months, the Seoul Vision 2030 Committee will conduct in-depth discussions within subcommittees and hold three plenary meetings to complete the comprehensive 'Seoul Vision 2030,' which Seoul will announce to citizens in July.

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