"I will complete the transformation of Suwon through the changes in the lives of each citizen," said Lee Jae-jun, the mayor of Suwon, during the 'Suwon Transformation Vision Report Meeting' held at the Suwon Convention Center on October 1. He emphasized that the city administration will measure success by how much citizens' lives have actually changed. "Citizens will feel that things have changed when their monthly living expenses decrease, small businesses improve, and good jobs are created," he stated.
Lee outlined his commitment to specifically change citizens' lives by presenting three key numbers: 1049, 2700, and 140. The number 1049 represents the annual reduction in living expenses (10.49 million won) for a five-member household receiving support for transportation, education, and medical costs. The number 2700 refers to the amount of debt (270 billion won) that Suwon repaid during the eighth term of the city administration. The number 140 indicates the number of detailed projects (140) that will be executed and managed during the ninth term.
As goals for completing the 'Suwon Transformation,' the mayor proposed a stable living city, a culture and tourism city, and a cutting-edge research city. He stated, "We will reduce citizens' living costs and increase their quality of life. We will also attract people to Suwon, encourage them to stay, spend money locally, and return again."
To achieve this, he plans to expand the route of King Jeongjo's royal procession into a 'K-Culture Road' and serve as a hub for collaboration among seven local governments, transforming it into a global festival. He also aims to create an arena that integrates exhibitions, performances, international conferences, and sports.
Furthermore, he expressed his intention to foster an environment where research and businesses converge, leading to investments that create good jobs and opportunities for citizens.
Lee pledged to prioritize the final designation of the Suwon Free Economic Zone to develop a fully integrated city with a global education and residential base.
He outlined clear principles for achieving these goals, including 'listening and communication' by starting policies from citizens' voices, 'citizen perception' by measuring how much citizens' lives have actually changed, and 'future responsibility' to ensure today's choices and investments lead to a better future for Suwon.
Mayor Lee concluded, "I will continue to listen to voices from the field, regularly assess and adjust policies, and work with citizens to complete the transformation of Suwon with new policies that fit the changed environment."
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