Mayor Lee Dong-hwan: "AI Technology is Key to Administrative Innovation... We Will Leap Forward as Goyang AI Special City"

Selected for Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s 'International Conference Complex District Revitalization Support Project'
A Turning Point for Goyang City’s MICE Industry... Securing a Total of 520 Million KRW in National and Provincial Funds
Naeil Dream Factory Opens... Strengthening Youth Capabilities by Reducing Economic Burden

Goyang Special City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Dong-hwan) announced on the 9th that amid the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence across society, it is making full-scale efforts to introduce AI-based projects throughout the administrative sector.

Lee Dong-hwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, is holding an executive meeting at Baekseok Annex on the 9th. Photo by Goyang Special City

To discuss ways to integrate AI technology into various administrative fields, Mayor Lee Dong-hwan held an executive meeting on the 9th at the 20th floor of Baekseok Annex.

Mayor Lee emphasized, "AI technology is the core of administrative innovation," adding, "Please realize 'Goyang AI Special City' by gradually applying smart technology throughout the city to greatly improve urban efficiency and make citizens' lives more convenient and safe."

He also stated, "To respond to a super-aged society, we must provide the elderly with sustainable roles beyond simple livelihood jobs," and urged, "Please actively prepare measures so that models like the movie Intern, where retirees remain connected to society and can utilize their experience, can be realized in our Goyang City."

Regarding the current situation where many centers providing services by sector rely solely on budget support, Mayor Lee mentioned, "Looking at Goyang Sports Complex, although it had low profits in the past, last year it earned 2.7 billion KRW and this year is expected to expand profits to around 7 billion KRW through hosting performances," and added, "Please thoroughly review so that each entrusted institution can establish a self-sustaining operational system unique to Goyang City."

Referring to the Naeil Dream Factory, which opened on the 8th, Mayor Lee said, "It is a space that provides customized programs for young people’s practical entrepreneurship and employment preparation. Through practical simulated startups and employment consulting, it is expected to reduce economic burdens and enhance the capabilities of young people."

Finally, regarding the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s selection for the '2025 International Conference Complex District Revitalization Support Project,' Mayor Lee stated, "This selection is an achievement that once again recognizes the city’s competitiveness as an international conference city, securing a total project budget of 520 million KRW, including 260 million KRW in national funds and 130 million KRW in provincial funds," and emphasized, "Please unite efforts for meticulous preparation and strategic execution so that this selection can become a new turning point for the MICE industry."

Meanwhile, at the executive meeting held that day, major AI-based project promotion plans and current statuses were reviewed, including ▲ establishment of AI Innovation TF team ▲ creation of hub-type smart city ▲ safety monitoring for high-risk solitary death groups ▲ establishment of intelligent transportation system (ITS) ▲ AI-based sidewalk maintenance design.