Byungnam Yang Secures 2.6 Billion Won in Special Grants from Interior Ministry, Boosting Key Projects in Gwangju Seo-gu

Six Key Projects Funded, Including Environmental Improvement at the May 18 Historic Site

A Notable Achievement: 9.5 Billion Won in Special Grants Secured Over Two Years

Byungnam Yang, a National Assembly member from the Democratic Party of Korea representing Gwangju Seo-gu Eul, has secured 2.6 billion won in special grants from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety for the first half of this year.

On May 14, Assemblyman Yang announced in a press release that the special grants will be allocated to a total of six projects, including key local initiatives closely tied to residents' daily lives, as well as disaster and safety prevention projects.

With the securing of these special grants, a total of 1.8 billion won has been allocated to local priority projects.

Specifically, these include: ▲ 500 million won for the environmental maintenance project at the May 18 Historic Site ▲ 500 million won for the creation of a community space at Sinam Neighborhood Park ▲ 400 million won for the renovation of the Maehwa Blossom Rest Area along Seochangcheon in Kumho-dong ▲ 400 million won for the creation of a natural play space at Hwajeong Neighborhood Park.

In particular, the environmental maintenance project at the May 18 Historic Site is expected to focus on improving the environment and enhancing accessibility to this historically significant area.

Byungnam Yang

A total of 800 million won will be allocated to disaster and safety projects. This includes ▲ 500 million won for the installation of brine spraying devices along the Pungam Circular Road and ▲ 300 million won for the installation of security CCTV and emergency bells in Sangmu 2-dong and Hwajeong 3-dong.

The installation of brine spraying devices along the Pungam Circular Road is aimed at preventing traffic accidents caused by road freezing during winter, while the installation of CCTV and emergency bells is being pursued to strengthen safety networks in areas vulnerable to crime.

Assemblyman Yang stated, "It is meaningful to be able to promptly implement community-oriented projects and address local safety issues, including the environmental maintenance of the May 18 Historic Site," adding, "I will continue to do my best to secure national funding based on the voices of local residents."

Meanwhile, as a member of the National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee, Assemblyman Yang has secured a total of 9.5 billion won in special grants over his two-year term: 3.6 billion won in 2024, 3.3 billion won in 2025, and 2.6 billion won in the first half of 2026.

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