Yongin City Accelerates Key Livelihood Initiatives: Swift Supplementary Budget Execution and Full-Scale High Oil Price Aid Distribution

Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Sang-il) is accelerating efforts to implement projects aimed at revitalizing the local economy and closing welfare blind spots following the passage of the supplementary budget. In particular, the city is making thorough preparations to provide financial assistance to vulnerable groups affected by rising international oil prices.

On April 20, Mayor Lee Sang-il held an executive officials’ meeting at the Suji District Office to review key city issues. To minimize the impact of persistently high oil prices due to recent instability in the Middle East, the city established a dedicated task force for “High Oil Price Damage Support.” The task force is divided into five areas: overall project management, administrative support, equipment support, fund distribution management, and public outreach. This structure will enable timely support for residents.

The city is also intensively managing medical consumables in response to the instability in the Middle East. By sharing information promptly with pharmaceutical associations and frequently checking inventory, the city aims to maintain stability in the local healthcare system.

A public contest for urban regeneration in the area of 727, Pungdeokcheon-dong is also underway. Yongin City plans to submit a proposal to Gyeonggi Province on April 22 under the theme “Pungdeokcheon, Immersed in New Charms,” which will include programs to revitalize local businesses and improve the village environment.

The city has also established “Noise and Vibration Reduction Guidelines” to prevent inconveniences caused by outdoor unit noise and vibration in apartment complexes and other communal residential areas. These guidelines, which cover installation standards and management strategies, are intended to prevent noise and vibration issues from the early stages of project implementation.

Additionally, to minimize response times in case of crimes or emergencies, the city will install designated parking spaces for police vehicles at public roadside parking lots and similar facilities. As a pilot program, four locations will be selected for these designated police parking zones: Tongil Park in Cheoin District, Giheung Station, Seobong Park roadside parking lot in Suji District, and the Bojeong No. 2 Public Parking Lot.

Mayor Lee stated, “Yongin City has received the highest SA (Outstanding) grade for the first time in history in the pledge implementation evaluation by the Korea Manifesto Headquarters. Thanks to the dedication of our public officials, we have been able to realize most of the 212 pledges. As residents also report experiencing tangible progress and advancement in Yongin, I ask everyone to gain a thorough understanding of the semiconductor industry and its characteristics, so that the city’s mega-scale semiconductor project can proceed without setbacks.”

After the meeting, Mayor Lee immediately inspected the construction site of a social welfare facility in Gogi-dong, Suji District, as well as the road connecting to a nearby alternative school. He personally walked approximately 500 meters from the welfare facility construction site to the area near Somyeong School, inspecting sidewalks, retaining walls on steep slopes, and drainage channels, and identifying issues together with relevant department officials.

In the area of 20-12, San, Gogi-dong, Suji District, a residential welfare facility for the elderly is scheduled to be constructed, with three basement levels, 15 floors above ground, and 892 units in total.

Yongin City has decided to designate a 100 to 150 meter section in front of Somyeong Tree School as a children's protection zone (school zone).

A Yongin City official said, “We are currently coordinating with the police regarding the school zone designation. The process is moving very positively, and we plan to complete the designation and install cameras and fences within the first half of this year.”

Reinforcement work for the aging retaining walls on the steep slope of Malgurigogae is also scheduled for completion within the first half of the year.

A city official stated, “We plan to complete the reinforcement work on the old retaining walls at Malgurigogae with a budget of 200 million won.”

After inspecting the damaged steel grating (drainage channel) in front of Gwanggyosan Sports Park parking lot, Mayor Lee instructed the relevant departments to take immediate action.

Mayor Lee said, “We will repair steep slopes and maintain them continuously before the summer rainy season begins to ensure there are no safety issues. We will also continue interdepartmental communication to ensure that appropriate measures are taken so that residents’ concerns do not materialize.”

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