Mayor Won Kangsoo: "Wonju's Self-Sufficient City of 500,000 Will Create a Concrete and Realistic Future"

Wonju City Holds Interim Report Meeting on Building a Self-Sufficient City of 500,000
Discussion on Specifying the Implementation Roadmap for the Wonju 2040 Long-Term Comprehensive Development Plan

On October 29, Wonju City in Gangwon Province held an interim report meeting for the "Basic Plan Study for Building a Self-Sufficient City of 500,000 in Wonju" at the Investment Consultation Room on the 7th floor of City Hall.

Won Kangsoo, Mayor of Wonju, is holding an interim report meeting for the "Basic Plan Study for Building a Self-Sufficient City of 500,000 in Wonju" on the 29th at the Investment Consultation Room on the 7th floor of the city hall. Provided by Wonju City

This meeting was organized to review Wonju City's long-term development strategy for establishing the foundation of a self-sufficient city with a population of 500,000.

During the session, a comprehensive analysis of the city's growth potential and residential conditions was presented to propose the direction for realizing Wonju as a self-sufficient city that attracts and retains people. The progress of research on overall urban growth and development strategies-including industry, jobs, housing, transportation, culture, and welfare-was also shared.

The main topics discussed included: ▲specifying the implementation roadmap for the Wonju 2040 Long-Term Comprehensive Development Plan ▲analyzing Wonju's population structure and projections ▲reviewing major urban research case studies ▲developing future growth axis strategies ▲and outlining practical tasks for each sector.

Wonju City plans to incorporate the feedback provided at this meeting to further supplement and develop the study, ultimately finalizing detailed guidelines for realizing a self-sufficient city of 500,000 in Wonju.

Mayor Won Kangsoo stated, "This study is not simply an urban expansion plan, but a process to enhance the quality of life for citizens and to establish a self-sufficient city foundation where future generations can live with peace of mind. I expect that the diverse opinions and policy directions presented will make Wonju's future more concrete and realistic."

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