Suwon Future Development Institute Launches on the 12th... "Proposing Strategies for Suwon Special City"

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Suwon Future Development Research Institute (Director Kim Hee-gyeom) opened its doors on the 12th at the Marathon Building near Suwon City Hall and began full-scale activities.

The institute was launched to present various strategies and proposals for dignified urban development befitting Suwon's status in line with the launch of Suwon Special City next year to Suwon City and its citizens.

The institute will set a long-term vision for Suwon, seeking development strategies to prepare for rapid changes in population structure, the Fourth Industrial Revolution era, and the post-COVID-19 era. It will also promote various studies to create a balanced urban development where tradition and cutting-edge coexist, a regional economy full of jobs, a convenient and attractive city to live in, a warm society where everyone is happy together, and a safe city for all.

Accordingly, experts from various fields, university professors, and other external specialists will participate in the institute.

Kim Hee-gyeom, director of the Suwon Future Development Research Institute, said, "We ask for the active participation and support of experts from all walks of life and citizens so that Suwon City can develop into a dignified city leading local autonomy and decentralization," adding, "The institute plans to start research and investigations on long-term projects such as measures for the Yeongtong incineration plant, airport relocation, and parking lot expansion."

Director Kim Hee-gyeom previously served as the first and second vice governor of Gyeonggi Province for administration and economy, and as the head of the Disaster Safety Management Headquarters at the Ministry of the Interior and Safety (Deputy Minister of Safety). Recently, he was appointed as the head of the Disaster Safety Management Special Advisory Group for Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party presidential candidate, continuing various activities for public safety and the development of Suwon City.

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