Pocheon City Allocates 1.2319 Trillion Won for 2026 Budget, Focusing on Tourism and Future Industry Development

Pocheon City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Baek Younghyeon) submitted its 2026 budget proposal, totaling 1.2319 trillion won, to the Pocheon City Council on December 1.

Pocheon City Hall exterior. Provided by Pocheon City

This represents an increase of 88.4 billion won (7.73%) compared to the 2025 main budget, with a focus on restoring the local economy, improving residential conditions, and building a foundation for future growth.

In his municipal address, Mayor Baek Younghyeon stated, "Despite disasters and crises, the combined efforts of citizens and public officials enabled us to secure 119.8 billion won in national and provincial funding through 38 public project bids. We have achieved balanced results across all areas of city administration, including alleviating parking shortages and expanding educational infrastructure." He evaluated these achievements as "the result of the successful establishment of the 'department head responsibility system,' which has enhanced the autonomy and accountability of the public sector."

Regarding the direction of the 2026 budget, he added, "Although our fiscal conditions remain challenging, we will strategically invest in revitalizing the local economy, strengthening education and care services, improving residential conditions, expanding living infrastructure, and fostering tourism and future industries, utilizing resources secured through strong expenditure restructuring."

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