Gimpo City Sets 2026 Main Budget at 1.7735 Trillion Won, Prioritizing Livelihoods and Welfare

6.24% Increase Compared to This Year

Gimpo City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Byungsoo) announced on November 21 that it submitted its 2026 main budget proposal, totaling 1.7735 trillion won, to the Gimpo City Council on November 17. This budget plan prioritizes the recovery of livelihoods and concentrates resources on projects that citizens can directly experience.

Gimpo City Hall exterior view. Provided by Gimpo City

The proposed budget for next year is 1.7735 trillion won, an increase of 104.2 billion won (6.24%) compared to this year’s main budget of 1.6693 trillion won. By account, the general account stands at 1.4959 trillion won, up 37.8 billion won (2.59%), while the special account is 277.6 billion won, an increase of 66.4 billion won (31.42%).

Despite limited fiscal conditions, Gimpo City maintained its fiscal management policy of enhancing budget efficiency through expenditure restructuring and allocating resources based on priorities.

▲ In the welfare sector, the city allocated 700 billion won, accounting for 46.8% of the total general account budget, to key programs such as basic pension (158.8 billion won), childcare subsidies (68.6 billion won), livelihood benefits (55.5 billion won), child allowance (39.8 billion won), parental allowance (37.2 billion won), disability activity support (34.5 billion won), housing benefits (26.9 billion won), and long-term care facility benefits for seniors (18.8 billion won). Even as mandatory welfare expenditures continue to increase, the city focused on essential welfare budgets to ensure the sustainability of welfare services.

Additionally, 460 million won was allocated to continue the “Hyo Dream Meal Table” project, the first of its kind in Gyeonggi Province, which supports healthy eating for seniors. Another 150 million won was earmarked for the production and installation of facilities honoring national merit recipients, to commemorate their sacrifices and strengthen recognition for their service.

▲ In the education sector, 40.3 billion won was allocated to support safe and high-quality school meals, improve school education environments, and promote lifelong learning in the community. This includes school meal support (20.5 billion won), school education expense support (5 billion won), support for eco-friendly and high-quality agricultural products for school meals (3.2 billion won), school education program expense support (2.1 billion won), support for the price difference of premium processed foods for school meals (900 million won), lifelong learning center program operations in towns and districts (800 million won), and school milk program support (500 million won).

Furthermore, Gimpo City plans to strengthen the foundation for ongoing educational innovation by allocating 3 billion won to 34 projects related to the Education Development Special Zone, which has shown high satisfaction since Gimpo was designated as a leading area in 2025.

▲ In the road sector, 6.8 billion won was invested in the expansion of City Road No. 12 (Jeonryu to Wonsan) to connect with the Second Metropolitan Circular Expressway’s Haseong IC. Another 3.6 billion won was invested in the construction of the scenic road between Aegibong and Taesan Family Park, a project selected for special regional support. To promote balanced development in Wolgot-myeon, the city’s northwestern border area, 3.3 billion won was allocated for the Haegang-an Ring Road (Wolgot Jung-ro 3-8). In addition, 26 billion won was invested in the construction of a wide-area road between Incheon Geocheomdo and Yakam-ri, a joint project with Incheon Metropolitan City.

To reduce the burden of Ilsan Bridge tolls, 900 million won was allocated for system establishment and subsidies, contributing to the alleviation of citizens’ transportation costs.

▲ In the transportation sector, the city allocated 14.2 billion won to support the public management system for city buses, 10 billion won to subsidize fuel costs for the transportation industry, 5.6 billion won for village bus financial support, and 9 billion won for The Gyeonggi Pass. Through continued expansion of public transportation infrastructure, the city aims to enhance convenience for citizens and establish a stable and sustainable transportation system.

▲ In the culture and tourism sector, 72.4 billion won was allocated to expand citizens’ access to cultural experiences, revitalize local tourism, and improve sports infrastructure, thereby enhancing the quality of leisure and cultural life for Gimpo residents. Major projects include the remodeling of Jungbong Library (5.4 billion won), fostering workplace sports teams (3.2 billion won), integrated cultural voucher program (2.5 billion won), operation of Aegibong Peace Ecology Park (2.1 billion won), and natural grass replacement at Solter Soccer Field (2 billion won).

Additionally, to advance the restoration of the Sinan-ri site, considered the largest existing Neolithic residential site, the city allocated funds for the sixth excavation appraisal, with plans to purchase the site in the future and systematically preserve and inherit Gimpo’s historical and cultural assets.

▲ In the disaster and safety sector, the city allocated funds for the replacement of drainage pumps at old pumping stations (470 million won), maintenance and server replacement for disaster warning systems (450 million won), repair of the Swaeam embankment (400 million won), installation of safety signs (350 million won), improvement of child protection zones (300 million won), improvement of senior protection zones (160 million won), establishment of Gimpo urban planning road (Hangang Soro 1-260, school route for Unyang-dong elementary and middle school, 50 million won), and installation of heatwave mitigation and flood prevention facilities (26 million won). These measures are expected to proactively address safety vulnerabilities within Gimpo and build a foundation for enhanced disaster response capabilities.

Meanwhile, Mayor Kim Byungsoo of Gimpo City stated, “We have responsibly allocated the 2026 budget to focus resources on essential areas for citizens’ livelihood stability and the city’s future competitiveness, so that Gimpo can take another step forward and citizens can feel real changes in their daily lives. We will continue to manage our finances efficiently and do our best to restore livelihoods and develop the city.”

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