Top News of the Year Chosen by Gwangju Citizens
"592 Billion KRW Road Network Expansion" Selected
This year, the news that attracted the most attention in Gwangju City centered on the expansion of the road network, transportation infrastructure, and the development of public facilities closely related to daily life. On December 26, Gwangju City announced the results of the "Top 10 News of Gwangju City in 2025," selected through a citizen survey.
Gwangju City announced the results of the "Top 10 News of Gwangju City in 2025," selected through a citizen survey on the 26th. Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City
The news item that received the most votes was "592 billion KRW from the city's own budget invested in the 2025 road network expansion project," garnering support from 2,028 people (54.3%) and ranking first.
The city was evaluated as having laid the foundation for improving transportation conditions and balanced regional development by actively expanding its internal road network through a large-scale investment of its own budget.
The second most selected news was "Completion of the G-Stadium at the Comprehensive Sports Complex is imminent... Thorough preparations for the Gyeonggi-do Comprehensive Sports Games," chosen by 1,984 people (53.1%).
Following this, the opening of the "Sinhyeon Administrative, Cultural, and Sports Center" ranked third with 1,813 votes (48.5%), reflecting citizens' interest in multi-purpose facilities that encompass administration, culture, sports, and welfare and are closely connected to daily life.
Gwangju City announced the results of the "Top 10 News of Gwangju City in 2025," selected through a citizen survey on the 26th. Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City
Fourth place went to "Full-scale promotion of the Paldang Water Mist Park development project (targeting completion in the first half of 2027)," with 1,804 votes (48.3%). Fifth place was "Discussion of local transportation issues with Gyeonggi Province... Cooperation for the early implementation of the Pangyo-Opo Line urban railway," which received 1,785 votes (47.8%).
Other top-ranked news included "Full opening of the road between Yeokdong and Yangbeol" (1,676 votes, 44.8%), "Expansion of Cheongseok-ro to four lanes and widening of Local Road No. 57 to three lanes" (1,644 votes, 44.0%), and "Addition of seven Ddokbus vehicles and expansion to more neighborhoods" (1,642 votes, 43.9%), highlighting significant achievements in transportation infrastructure improvement.
In the field of living SOC and welfare, the "Opening of the Gosan Culture Nuri Center" (1,617 votes, 43.3%) and the "Groundbreaking ceremony for Neoreungol Natural Recreation Forest (Healing Town)" (1,525 votes, 40.8%) were selected among the top 10 news items.
Through the selection of this year's top 10 news, the city plans to share its core administrative achievements of 2025 with citizens and continue to focus on implementing highly impactful policies and projects in the future.
Gwangju City announced the results of the "Top 10 News of Gwangju City in 2025," selected through a citizen survey on the 26th. Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City
Meanwhile, this survey was conducted via social networks from December 1 to December 21.
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