"Groundbreaking of Entire Metropolitan Railroad Section That Changed Pocheon's Map" Chosen as Top News Story by Citizens

Pocheon City Announces the Top 10 News Stories for 2025

Pocheon City in Gyeonggi Province announced the "Top 10 News Stories of Pocheon City for 2025," selected directly by citizens, on January 2, 2026.

Pocheon-Ogjeong Metropolitan Railroad Pocheon Entire Section Groundbreaking. Provided by Pocheon City

Pocheon City selected the top 10 news stories for 2025 based on the results of a survey conducted among Pocheon citizens, citizen reporters, Pocheon PD, and journalists covering Pocheon City. The aim was to share the major policies implemented and changes achieved throughout the year with citizens, and to lay the foundation for the city's development in 2026.

The selected top 10 news stories evenly cover achievements in areas closely related to citizens' daily lives, including the expansion of metropolitan transportation networks, support for the local economy, revitalization of culture and tourism, enhancement of education and care infrastructure, improvement of living infrastructure, and disaster response.

In the field of transportation and mobility, the "Groundbreaking of the Entire Section of the Pocheon-Ogjeong Metropolitan Railroad" received the highest number of selections, ranking first among the top 10 news stories.

Expansion of Incentives for Pocheon Love Gift Certificates. Provided by Pocheon City

The groundbreaking of the metropolitan railroad is regarded as a key policy for improving access to the Seoul metropolitan area, enhancing residential conditions, and laying the foundation for balanced regional development. In addition, the "Creation of Pocket (Small) Parking Lots and Public Parking Lots" was recognized for improving parking environments in residential areas, while the "Operation of Student-Only Pochun Bus, Powoori Bus, and Edu Taxi" was included in the top 10 due to its high impact on supporting student commutes and educational activities.

In the area of local economy and industrial foundations, the "Expansion of Incentives for Pocheon Love Gift Certificates" ranked high, reflecting strong citizen interest in policies to promote local consumption and support small business owners.

Furthermore, the "Attracting the Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center" was evaluated as an achievement that reflects expectations for industrial diversification centered on the defense and high-tech sectors, expansion of corporate support infrastructure, and job creation.

Attracting the Gyeonggi Defense Venture Center. Provided by Pocheon City

In the field of culture, tourism, and urban vitality, the "Promotion of Pocheon-Style Integrated Festivals (including six events such as Garden Festa)" ranked among the top news stories, drawing attention for strengthening citizen participation, stay-type tourism, and linking the local economy through integrated festival operations.

In the areas of education, care, and welfare, the "Opening of the Dooreundooreun Complex Cultural Space and Bocheon Aebom 365 (24-hour Public Care)" and the "Opening of Five EBS Self-Directed Learning Centers" were selected, indicating that policies to expand care and educational infrastructure and reduce educational disparities were recognized by citizens as meaningful changes.

In the areas of safety, disaster, and living infrastructure, the "Declaration of Special Disaster Areas in Nogok-ri, Idong-myeon (Opok) and Naechon-myeon (Flood Damage Area)" and the "Securing National and Provincial Funding for Six Projects, including the 2025 Old Water Supply Improvement Project," were included in the top 10 news stories, reflecting citizens' interest in disaster response and the expansion of essential infrastructure.

Declaration of Special Disaster Areas in Nogok-ri (Opok), Idong-myeon and Flood-Affected Areas in Naechon-myeon. Provided by Pocheon City

A Pocheon City official stated, "These top 10 news stories were chosen directly by citizens and serve as an indicator of how city administration has brought about changes in citizens' lives. In 2026, we will continue to pursue a balanced approach to expanding metropolitan transportation networks, supporting the local economy, strengthening education and care infrastructure, improving living infrastructure, and enhancing disaster response capabilities, so that citizens can continue to experience tangible results."