Gapyeong County Achieves First Milestone as Border Area, Secures 20.3 Billion Won in National Funding

Five Special Situation Area Projects Selected
A Signal for Balanced Regional Development

Gapyeong County in Gyeonggi Province (Governor Seo Taewon) has achieved a significant milestone this year by securing national funding for regional development projects for the first time since being designated as a border area.

Aerial view of Gapyeong County Office. Provided by Gapyeong County

On September 1, the county announced that five new projects were selected for the "2026 Special Situation Area Development Project," organized by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, securing 20.3 billion won in national funding. This funding is provided to Gapyeong County due to its designation as a border area, and it is highly significant as it marks the "first achievement" since the designation.

The Special Situation Area Development Project is a national initiative that provides 80% of its funding from the central government to promote balanced development in border and island regions that have been marginalized due to the division of the Korean Peninsula and geographical disadvantages. This achievement is especially noteworthy as the projects identified by Gapyeong County, newly designated as a border area, have passed the government's feasibility review, aiming to address regional underdevelopment and promote balanced growth.

The newly selected projects (based on national funding) include: the expansion and paving of Rural Road North Line 101 (total of 7.9 billion won), the construction of a senior leisure and welfare facility in the Jojong area (total of 1.2 billion won), and the creation of the Hwaakcheon Ecological Trail (total of 8 billion won), among five projects in total. These projects will be implemented in phases to enhance local infrastructure and improve residents' quality of life. In particular, the expansion of transportation networks, improvement of senior welfare infrastructure, and promotion of tourism utilizing ecological resources are expected to bring tangible changes to all aspects of residents' daily lives.

Seo Taewon, Governor of Gapyeong County, stated, "Securing 20.3 billion won in national funding is an important first step for the development of Gapyeong County following its designation as a border area. We will continue to strengthen cooperation with central government ministries and Gyeonggi Province to secure even more national funding and deliver results that residents can truly feel."

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