Hoengseong County Sets 2026 Budget at 677.8 Billion Won... Focus on Future Growth Engines and Resident Welfare

A 12.7% Increase from 2025, Reaching 677.8 Billion Won

On November 26, Hoengseong County in Gangwon Province held a press briefing at the main conference room of the Hoengseong County Office to share the direction for next year's budget planning and key priorities for county administration.

Kim Myungki, the governor of Hoengseong County, is holding a press briefing on the 26th at the Hoengseong County Office's main conference room. Provided by Hoengseong County

At the event, Governor Kim Myunggi announced the scale of the proposed 2026 general and special account revenue and expenditure budget, six core priorities, and major projects, emphasizing that the highest priority will be placed on future industries as new growth engines, the recovery of the local economy, and inclusive welfare.

The 2026 Hoengseong County budget totals 677.8 billion won, an increase of 12.7% compared to 601.4 billion won in 2025. The general account budget is 604.5 billion won, up 11.1%, and the special account budget is 73.3 billion won, up 28.3%, marking the largest budget ever for the county.

For 2026, Hoengseong County will pursue six core priorities: completion of the future automobile cluster, customized support to address local extinction, people-centered inclusive welfare, expanded support for the agricultural and livestock bioindustry, becoming a city where culture and tourism thrive year-round, and creating a safe and comfortable Hoengseong.

Governor Kim Myunggi stated, "I promise that the valuable budget entrusted to us by the residents will be used more efficiently where it is most needed, through thorough review of the implementation process. In addition, we will carefully allocate supplementary budgets according to each project's timeline to ensure that no projects are omitted."