Gimpo City to Lead New River Economy and Culture Centered on Gamajicheon Stream

City Selected for “Gyeonggi Province Local River New Policy Audition” Secures 500 Million Won in Provincial Funding
River to Be Transformed into Nighttime Leisure Space and Pet-Friendly Cultural Hub
Project Aims for Completion by 2026

Gimpo City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Byungsoo) has been selected for the "Gyeonggi Province Local River New Policy Audition" contest, organized by Gyeonggi Province, and has secured 500 million won in provincial funding. As a result, the Gamajicheon Stream is expected to be transformed into a hub for river-based economic activity and cultural convergence.

Overview of Gamajicheon Project. Provided by Gimpo City

According to Gimpo City on October 2, the city plans to introduce a space design that harmonizes with the waterfront, developing the area into a leisure space that can be enjoyed not only during the day but also at night, with a focus on nighttime attractions. Additionally, the city aims to create a pet-friendly cultural space.

Since this project is being pursued as part of a broader plan to establish river leisure and cultural spaces, the city is determined to transform unused river areas into spaces centered on citizens' daily lives. At the same time, it aims to stimulate the local economy by responding to the growing demand for pet playgrounds.

In particular, the city plans to install beautiful and emotionally engaging lighting along the river, establishing it as a unique urban landmark where office workers can relax and enjoy themselves after work. Additional phased projects include creating river landscapes themed around pets, establishing play and rest areas for dogs, and operating ecological education and citizen participation programs. The goal is to complete these initiatives by 2026.

Kim Byungsoo, Mayor of Gimpo City, stated, "This will be an opportunity for Gimpo's rivers to evolve beyond simple leisure spaces into lifestyle-focused cultural hubs where citizens and their pets can enjoy together, serving as a complex base that drives the local economy. We will create a new river culture by designing spaces that harmonize with the waterfront landscape."

Meanwhile, Gimpo City is enhancing its urban competitiveness by developing premium waterfront park trails and transforming rivers into cultural spaces for citizens.

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