Mayor Lee Donghwan of Goyang: "Policies Must Lead to Tangible Results for Citizens"

Lee Donghwan, Mayor of Goyang, Reviews Key Initiatives of the 8th Administration
Calls for Thorough Pre-Inspection of Flood-Prone Areas and Drainage Facilities
Strategic Promotion of Smart Farms as a Pillar of Urban Industry
350,000 Visitors Attend Goyang International Flower Expo... Citizen-Created Content Elevates Local Pride

On the 14th, during an executive meeting, Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, stated, "Many of the major initiatives and pledges of the 8th popularly elected administration are large-scale priority projects that can transform citizens' lives." He emphasized, "Please continue to pay close attention and actively pursue these projects so that they do not remain as mere plans, but lead to tangible results."

Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, is holding an executive meeting on the 14th. Photo by Goyang Special City

On this day, Mayor Lee presided over the executive meeting at the Baekseok Annex, with 36 executives including the first and second deputy mayors in attendance. He urged the participants to focus on implementing policies that citizens can truly feel in their daily lives.

Mayor Lee also shared his thoughts on the '2025 Goyang International Flower Expo,' which concluded on May 11. He said, "Thanks to the approximately 320,000 visitors who attended the expo and to the citizens who endured inconveniences such as traffic congestion, the event was successfully completed." He added, "Citizen-participated content such as the Goyang Local Garden and Citizen Garden Show elevated local pride, and the international exchange agreement with Madagascar further expanded the significance of the flower expo." He continued, "Please do your utmost so that Goyang City can continue to become a city that inspires trust and pride among its citizens."

Mayor Lee also stressed the importance of proactive preparation for natural disasters in the upcoming summer season. He said, "Due to climate change, the likelihood of disasters such as localized heavy rain, typhoons, and heat waves is higher than ever." He instructed, "Thoroughly inspect all response systems and take preemptive action, including the operation of cooling centers, protection measures for vulnerable groups, and the reorganization of disaster warning systems and emergency contact networks."

He particularly emphasized, "Since disasters strike without warning, everyday preparedness determines the success or failure of crisis response. As public officials, please do your utmost to protect the lives and daily routines of our citizens with a strong sense of responsibility."

Mayor Lee stated, "Within the city's future industrial structure, smart farms must become a key pillar of urban industry." He stressed, "It is necessary to pursue concrete and strategic actions, such as receiving support from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and completing the required district designation procedures." He further instructed, "Rather than simply installing a few facilities, proactively review specific measures to establish a smart farm complex from an urban planning perspective to lay the foundation for this initiative."

Meanwhile, the meeting also reviewed the progress of major priority projects, including the development of a hub-type smart city, the creation of the Goyang Media Culture Complex, the establishment of Ilsan Technovalley, the implementation of an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), and the integrated river project for Changneungcheon.

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