Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon (center front row) is attending a residents' meeting on reconstruction in Bundang, Seongnam, on the 5th and taking a commemorative photo.
Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon, ahead of the implementation of the "Special Act on the Maintenance and Support of Aging Planned Cities" scheduled for April, expressed strong determination regarding the reconstruction and redevelopment projects of aging new towns during his visit to Bundang, Seongnam on the 5th.
In particular, with the acceleration of reconstruction and redevelopment projects in aging new towns following the enactment of the Special Act on the Maintenance of Aging Planned Cities last December, interest is growing in the designation of "pilot districts" that will be the first to proceed with projects among the first-generation new towns. The government plans to announce the criteria for pilot district designation in May.
Governor Kim attended an on-site meeting with residents of the Pureunmaeul Shinseong Apartment in Bundang and promised, "We will do our best to designate as many pilot districts as possible, with two or more being feasible," adding, "Since Gyeonggi Province’s authority has been strengthened under the Special Act, we will ensure that the reconstruction is not just simple apartment rebuilding but urban reconstruction that reflects the lives of the residents." The Pureunmaeul Shinseong Apartment has been completed for over 30 years.
Residents attending the meeting raised various questions and demands regarding pilot districts, transportation networks, and construction periods. The meeting was also attended by Kim Se-yong, President of Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Corporation, and National Assembly member Kim Byung-wook.
After the meeting, Governor Kim visited the nearby Kumho Happiness Market with officials to encourage market stakeholders and communicate with local residents who could not attend the meeting to hear their opinions.
Gyeonggi Province made proposals related to the Special Act to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport four times last year. The proposals included applying the Special Act to sites larger than 1 million square meters, including adjacent old downtown areas, granting approval authority for basic plans to the province, and allowing cash donations in lieu of land contributions. Most of these were accepted in the Special Act enacted last December.
Earlier, in November last year, Governor Kim sent a letter urging the National Assembly to complete the review of the bill within the current session, saying, "I earnestly request that the efforts of the political circles, government, local governments, and the hopes of local residents not be wasted due to the expiration of the 21st National Assembly’s term." The National Assembly passed the related bill in plenary session on December 8 last year.
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