Mayor Im Byung-taek of Siheung: "Next Year to Pursue AI-Bio Cluster, Second Ring Expressway, and More"

Mayor Outlines Next Year’s City Administration Plans in Policy Address
"Mixed-Use Development in Front of City Hall to Be Pursued in Coordination"

Siheung City will pursue the establishment of an artificial intelligence (AI) and bio cluster, the construction of the Second Capital Region Ring Expressway and Baegot Bridge, and a mixed-use development project in front of City Hall as its core projects for next year.

Im Byung-taek, mayor of Siheung City, is explaining the direction of city administration for the next year during the city council speech on the 27th. Provided by Siheung City

On November 27, Im Byung-taek, Mayor of Siheung City, outlined the city administration’s direction for the coming year in a policy address at the regular session of the city council, stating, "We will boldly take on these projects in close coordination for the future of Siheung."

Mayor Im said, "Despite challenging internal and external conditions, we have prioritized the livelihoods of our citizens and prepared for the future to safeguard the everyday happiness of Siheung residents. All 600,000 citizens will lead Siheung’s transformation and experience growth that brings happiness to everyone."

Mayor Im presented the following as key tasks: ▲Establishment of an AI-bio convergence cluster ▲Construction of the Second Capital Region Ring Expressway and Baegot Bridge ▲High-density, mixed-use development in front of City Hall ▲Balanced development and revitalization of the original downtown ▲Citizen safety and worker welfare ▲Creation of a sustainable economic ecosystem ▲Siheung-style policies encompassing all generations ▲Development of a K-culture hub city where nature and culture coexist.

Additionally, the city plans to promote balanced urban development through projects such as the development of Gwangmyeong-Siheung New Town, Geomo District, Hajung District, and Maehwa District, centered around the Seohae Line, Shin Ansan Line, and Gyeonggang Line, while continuing to invest in and focus on revitalizing the original downtown area.

Next year, the city will strengthen disaster response capabilities with projects such as the Sincheon stormwater retention facility to prepare for abnormal weather, assign labor consultants to improve the rights and interests of workers at small businesses, and complete worker support facilities on Turtle Island MTV.

To support small business owners and SMEs facing worsening business conditions, the city will operate an "On-site Business Support Team" and enhance AI and robotics support for companies to build a sustainable economic ecosystem.

The city will also reinforce Siheung-style policies that encompass all generations. The integrated care system will be further advanced, and each elementary, middle, and high school student will receive 100,000 won in entrance preparation funds. Public transportation subsidies will be provided to citizens aged 65 and older to support their social activities.

Meanwhile, taking into account economic uncertainties in Gyeonggi Province, the city has submitted a budget proposal of 1.6419 trillion won for next year to the city council, a 12.6% decrease compared to this year’s main budget.

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