[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Wook] Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongnam Province, has prepared the 2023 main budget amounting to 640.1 billion KRW and submitted it to the county council.
The budget for next year consists of 606.9 billion KRW in the general account and 33.2 billion KRW in the special account, which is an increase of 25.1 billion KRW (4.1%) compared to this year's main budget of 615 billion KRW.
As the first main budget of the 8th elected administration, the county focused on realizing the wishes of residents who desire new changes and development in preparing the budget.
To achieve warm welfare where everyone lives well, the largest portion (26.7%) of 162.1 billion KRW was allocated to the social welfare sector, and 140.6 billion KRW (23.1%) was reflected in the agricultural sector to build a strong agricultural Changnyeong.
For pledge projects, ▲ 3 billion KRW for the ONE-WAY circulation road traffic era - construction of an integrated interchange at Daehap Rest Area on the Jungbu Inland Line ▲ 2.2 billion KRW for creating a living sports mecca - development of Daehap Park Golf Course will be invested.
Additionally, ▲ 2.6 billion KRW for a happy Changnyeong for youth, children, women, and seniors - AI integrated care project ▲ 1.1 billion KRW for eco-friendly water supply Changnyeong - surface water reinforcement development project in Okcheon district, among others.
Major projects in the social welfare sector include 4.6 billion KRW for the construction of a disability welfare cluster using the regional extinction response fund as seed money, 2.6 billion KRW for the construction of a dementia relief center, and 2.3 billion KRW for the establishment of a global lifelong learning center.
To strengthen childcare support, 3.9 billion KRW was allocated for infant and toddler childcare fees, 2.6 billion KRW for expanding daycare centers, and 2.1 billion KRW for child allowances.
In the agricultural sector, 4.5 billion KRW was allocated for supporting allowances for farmers and fishermen, 3.3 billion KRW for rural space maintenance projects, and 1.6 billion KRW for fertilizer price stabilization support projects to enhance agricultural competitiveness and promote stable farming.
Furthermore, to protect the health and safety of residents, 3.9 billion KRW was allocated for COVID-19 vaccination implementation costs, 1.6 billion KRW for the Geonam natural disaster risk improvement district maintenance project, 2.2 billion KRW for the comprehensive maintenance project of the Gyori flood and storm damage living zone, and a total of 3.3 billion KRW was reflected for the completion of the Namji, Bandabi, and Yeongsan National Sports Center construction to expand public sports facility infrastructure.
A county official said, “The budget for next year was carefully reviewed to achieve balanced changes in stabilizing the livelihood economy, solid welfare, and income increase,” adding, “We will do our best to create an exciting Changnyeong for residents by fulfilling the pledges of the 8th elected administration.”
The budget proposal submitted by the county will be finalized at the 299th regular session of the Changnyeong County Council starting on the 25th.
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