Yangju City Offers On-Site Support for Building Signage Changes for Vulnerable Groups

On-Site One-Stop Service for the Elderly and People with Disabilities
Proactive Administration Without Additional Budget
"Transitioning from Regulation-Based to Service-Oriented Administration"

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced that it is implementing the 'On-Site Building Signage Change Companion Service' for citizens experiencing difficulties applying for building signage changes.

Yangju City Visits Vulnerable Groups' Homes...Provides On-Site Support for 'Building Identification Change'. Provided by Yangju City

This service is designed for citizens who have trouble with digital tools or mobility, such as the elderly and people with disabilities. Government officials visit the applicant's location in person to assist with the application process. The city began fully operating this service in March.

The beneficiaries include the elderly, people with disabilities, pregnant women, and patients with severe illnesses—citizens who find it difficult to visit administrative offices or apply online. Government officials visit the applicant's residence and provide comprehensive, one-stop support for the entire process, from filling out the application form and checking required documents to submitting the application.

The scope of support is limited to simple administrative tasks such as correcting building area or number of floors and changing usage designations. Matters requiring professional review by an architect are excluded.

To prevent disputes that may arise during proxy applications, the city has also established legal safeguards by making personal identification and handwritten signatures mandatory for applicants.

This initiative is particularly recognized as an example of proactive administration that improves existing administrative procedures without requiring additional budget, thereby enhancing both administrative efficiency and citizen convenience.

A Yangju City official stated, "Through this on-site visit service, building administration is shifting from a regulation-centered approach to a citizen-centered service," adding, "We will continue to expand field-oriented administration to address blind spots in public services."

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