Mayor Bang Sehyun: "Citizen-, Field-, and Future-Centered Governance... Opening a New Tomorrow for Gwangju"

Bang Sehyun, Mayor of Gwangju, Holds 3rd Anniversary Press Briefing for the 8th Elected Government
"Connecting the City, People, and Future of Gwangju"... Presents Vision for the Future
Hosting the WASBE World Conference, Korea Forest Expo, and Gyeonggi Provincial Sports Festival

Bang Sehyun, mayor of Gwangju in Gyeonggi Province, held a press briefing at Sunam Hall in the city hall on the 9th to mark the 3rd anniversary of the 8th term of the elected government, presenting the achievements of the city administration over the past three years and outlining his vision for the future.

Bang Sehyun, mayor of Gwangju, held a press briefing at Sunam Hall in the city hall on the 9th to mark the 3rd anniversary of the 8th term of the elected government, explaining the achievements of the city administration over the past three years and the future vision.

During the briefing, Mayor Bang stated, "The past three years have been a time of laying the foundation for change," and added, "Through citizen-centered, field-oriented, and future-focused governance, we will work together with our citizens to open a new tomorrow for Gwangju."

Mayor Bang explained that, based on the city administration philosophy of "Connecting the City, People, and Future," he has led the city focusing on five core values: a self-sufficient growth city (Seong), a sustainable city coexisting with the environment (Nok), a smart transportation city (Tong), a welfare city where all generations feel secure (An), and a city that grows together with its citizens (Hyeop).

He cited major achievements such as hosting the WASBE World Conference, the 2025 Korea Forest Expo, and securing the 2026-2027 Gyeonggi Provincial Sports Festival, emphasizing, "We are expanding the foundation for culture and tourism, and moving toward becoming a sophisticated city suitable for international events."

In the environmental sector, he highlighted the establishment of resource-circulating infrastructure, including the Gonjiam biogasification facility with a budget of 89.2 billion KRW, as well as achievements such as ecological stream restoration, the creation of a natural recreation forest, and the construction of a wood education center, all of which have contributed to expanding experiential green spaces.

In the transportation sector, he stated that the city is strengthening its foundation as a transportation hub in the southeastern metropolitan area through projects such as the Suseo-Gwangju double-track railway, the promotion of the GTX-D connection, and the expansion of community-based transportation services.

In the welfare sector, he explained that the city has established a welfare system encompassing care, independence, leisure, and health through customized policies for each stage of life, emphasizing support systems for all generations, including youth, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

Regarding collaborative governance and fiscal achievements, he added, "Over the past three years, we have secured 200.7 billion KRW in national and provincial funding, achieving the largest fiscal result in our history," and continued, "We have also been recognized for administrative achievements, such as receiving an SA grade in the pledge implementation evaluation and winning the Corporate SOS Operation Award 15 times."

Mayor Bang stated, "All the achievements so far have been possible thanks to the citizens," and added, "I will continue to work so that the lives of each and every citizen can be substantially improved during the remainder of my term."

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