Gochang County Selected for "Rural Vulnerable Area Living Conditions Improvement" Project

A Project Budget of 2.1 Billion Won Invested
Expansion of Living and Safety Infrastructure

Gochang County in North Jeolla Province announced on July 9 that Sigeo Village in Mujang-myeon has been selected for the "2026 Rural Vulnerable Area Living Conditions Improvement Project," a public contest project organized by the Presidential Committee for Balanced National Development.

Exterior view of Gochang County Office. Provided by Gochang County

As a result, a total project budget of approximately 2.1 billion won, including up to 1.5 billion won in national funding, has been secured. Sigeo Village earned its name because shops once lined the roadside before the Mujang market was established, and it has served as the central area of Mujang. However, more than half of the houses in the village have slate roofs, and due to their age and deterioration, comprehensive improvements to the residential environment have become urgent.

With the selection of this project, the following initiatives will be implemented over the next four years, until 2029: expansion of living and safety infrastructure, improvement of residential environments, enhancement of the village environment, and strengthening of human care and resident capacity.

Shim Deokseop, the county governor, stated, "We will do our utmost to improve the basic quality of life for residents of Sigeo Village in Mujang-myeon and to create a safe and pleasant community, thereby ensuring the happiness of our residents."

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