Mayor Lee Donghwan Urges Prompt Implementation of Key Projects Including Economic Free Zone and Ilsan Technovalley

Lee Donghwan Reviews Progress of Key Projects for the Second Half of the Year
Emphasizes Building an Industrial Ecosystem for the Stable Growth of Promising Companies
Major Projects and Pledges Must Be Completed with a Strong Sense of Responsibility

On September 2, Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, held an executive meeting in the main conference room of Goyang City Hall, where he reviewed the progress of key projects for the second half of the year and urged the prompt implementation of major projects and pledges for the 8th popularly elected administration.

Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, is holding an executive meeting in the large conference room of Goyang City Hall on the 2nd. Provided by Goyang Special City

First, Mayor Lee referred to his visit to NewN AI on August 26, stating, "It is a meaningful case that a small company, which started with five employees in the Goyang Industry Promotion Agency’s startup support office, has grown into a KOSDAQ-listed company with the city's support." He added, "We must establish a local industrial ecosystem where promising companies in the region can settle and grow stably."

In particular, he emphasized, "The sale of lots in Ilsan Technovalley, which began in the second half of this year, and the economic free zone, which is being pursued with the goal of designation in the first half of next year, are turning points for Goyang City to become a sustainable, self-reliant city." He urged, "From customized support measures for companies to investment attraction and promotion, please work to create a business-friendly environment."

Additionally, Mayor Lee said, "The designation of the economic free zone, along with Ilsan Technovalley, Broadcasting and Video Valley, and the third exhibition hall at KINTEX, are all core projects to foster future growth engines and strengthen self-sufficiency functions." He requested, "Through close cooperation with central ministries, Gyeonggi Province, and related organizations, please take responsibility and accelerate the implementation of major projects and pledges for the 8th popularly elected administration without any setbacks."

Mayor Lee went on to say, "A clean and well-organized city image enhances citizens' pride and external appeal," and called for active management of urban aesthetics to improve the city’s image.

He added, "Not only large facilities such as buildings and parks, but also small elements like construction site fences are factors that influence the city’s appearance," and asked, "Please treat these not as simple barriers, but as canvases that can express the city’s image, and ensure your departments pay attention to this."

Mayor Lee also stated, "On August 28, we won the appeal in the administrative lawsuit against Shincheonji, once again proving that the city’s ex officio cancellation was an administrative action for the public good." He requested, "Please thoroughly prepare for the possibility of a further appeal, and when handling permits and approvals, consider not only the formal requirements but also whether there are substantive legal violations or significant harm to the public interest, so as to protect the daily lives of citizens."

Finally, Mayor Lee urged, "Please meticulously prepare the main budget so that limited funds can be allocated to truly necessary projects through selection and concentration." He also requested, "Please work to ensure that the second supplementary budget and major agenda items are passed as originally proposed at the 297th temporary session of the Goyang City Council."

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