Gapyeong County Accelerates Efforts to Enhance Governance in the Fourth Year of the 8th Administration
Policy Advisory Committee and Strategic Project Report Meetings Held in Succession
Gapyeong County in Gyeonggi Province (Governor Seo Taewon) announced on July 8 that, as it enters the fourth year of the 8th popularly elected administration, it is accelerating efforts to enhance the completeness of county governance and to establish practical measures for regional development.
Seo Taewon, Gapyeong County Governor, is holding the '2025 50 Major Strategic Projects 2nd Quarter Progress Report' meeting on the 7th. Provided by Gapyeong County
On July 2, Gapyeong County reorganized its Policy Advisory Committee and held its first meeting. On July 7, the county held a progress report meeting to review the status of its 50 Major Strategic Projects for the second quarter, thereby realigning the core direction of county administration.
The 'Gapyeong County Policy Advisory Committee' meeting held on July 2 was the first session of the newly formed committee, established in accordance with revised ordinances. The meeting began with an appointment ceremony for six newly appointed committee members, followed by a roundtable discussion. Governor Seo Taewon and senior officials attended the discussion, where they freely debated local issues facing Gapyeong County and the direction of county policies.
During the subsequent election of committee leadership, So Sungkyu, Vice President for Administration at Daejin University, who has participated in border area development and balanced regional development policies, was elected as chairperson.
Chairperson So stated, "The committee will go beyond being a mere advisory body to become a true partner in policymaking," and added, "We will do our best to serve as a bridge between the central government and Gyeonggi Province, and will establish a close cooperation system with working-level staff."
Following the Policy Advisory Committee meeting, the '2025 50 Major Strategic Projects 2nd Quarter Progress Report' meeting was held at the county office on July 7. Governor Seo Taewon, the vice governor, directors, and all department heads attended the meeting to review the status of each strategic project, focusing on progress compared to the first quarter and discussing areas needing improvement.
The meeting focused on major issues such as: specialized projects for border areas; the third Gyeonggi Province regional balanced development project; remodeling of the Culture and Arts Center; expansion of park golf courses; operation of the Jarasum Workation Center; creation of the Cheongpyeong abandoned railway trail; development of the Buk-myeon Forest Ecological Theme Park; and the construction of county and rural roads.
At the strategic projects report meeting, Governor Seo Taewon emphasized, "Now, as we enter the fourth year of the 8th administration, it is time to solidify the foundation of county administration and achieve tangible results," and urged, "Let us do our utmost to realize substantial changes that residents can truly feel, through policy collaboration with expert groups and the effective implementation of strategic projects."
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