Uijeongbu City Wins Minister of the Interior and Safety Award at 'Korea Urban and Regional Innovation Industry Expo'

Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Dongkeun) announced on the 17th that it will receive the Minister of the Interior and Safety Award in the governance establishment category at the '2025 Korea Urban and Regional Innovation Industry Expo,' which will be held in Samcheok, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, starting on the 24th.

Uijeongbu City Hall exterior. Provided by Uijeongbu City

This award recognizes the city's urban regeneration project, themed 'From Conflict to Coexistence: Revitalizing Daehak-ro through Public-Private-Academic Cooperation,' as an outstanding example of governance for its efforts to revitalize the stagnant Daehak-ro alley commercial district.

The Uijeongbu City Urban Regeneration Support Center established a public-private-academic cooperation system during the project, laying the foundation for sustainable, mutually beneficial development. Specifically, the center improved social, physical, and environmental conditions by establishing a community-based management system, enhancing the business environment for stores, and creating a safer pedestrian environment. In particular, local merchants, residents, the administration, and universities worked together to boost the commercial district and foster a sense of community.

Mayor Kim Dongkeun stated, "This award is the result of the joint efforts of the public, private, and academic sectors to solve community issues. I dedicate this honor to everyone who participated in the project, and I will continue to breathe new life into the old downtown area through a variety of urban regeneration projects."

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