Mujang-ri Area of Hojeo-myeon in Wonju Selected as New 'Natural Disaster Risk Improvement District' by Ministry of the Interior and Safety

236 Billion Won to Be Invested, Including 11.8 Billion Won in National Funds and 5.9 Billion Won in Provincial Funds
Laying the Foundation for a Safer City

The Mujang-ri area of Hojeo-myeon in Wonju, Gangwon Province, has been finally selected as the target site for the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's '2026 Natural Disaster Risk Improvement District National Subsidy Project.'

'2026 Natural Disaster Risk Improvement District National Subsidy Project' target site. Provided by Wonju City

Wonju City plans to invest a total project budget of 23.6 billion won, including 11.8 billion won from the national government and 5.9 billion won from the provincial government, to systematically improve disaster prevention facilities in the 348,000-square-meter 'Mujang Natural Disaster Risk Improvement District.'

The selected area, Mujang-ri in Hojeo-myeon, is a region that experiences frequent flooding every summer due to the rising water level of the Seomgang River, which causes poor drainage and repeated damage to farmland.

In response, the city plans to focus on upgrading facilities such as drainage pumping stations and waterways to enhance the area's internal drainage capacity, thereby establishing a disaster prevention infrastructure to protect the lives and property of residents.

This improvement project will proceed in stages over four years, from basic and detailed design in 2026 through to completion in 2029.

Won Kangsu, Mayor of Wonju, stated, "The Mujang-ri area of Hojeo-myeon has long suffered from repeated flooding during heavy rainfall, causing significant inconvenience and anxiety for residents. Through this project, we will address the fundamental causes of disaster risk and do our utmost to create a safe living environment."

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