Yeosu-si confirmed “78 cases in 7 fields” as pledges of the 8th municipal government elected by popular vote… Realise citizen-centred city administration

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2022.12.16 13:53
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7 fields, 78 pledges, 93 tasks including the realization of the Yeosuman Bay renaissance
“I will fulfil my promise to the citizens, the beautiful port of Yeosu, a base city on the south coast”

Yeosu-si (Mayor Jeong Kimyung) finalized 78 pledges for the 8th municipal government elected by popular vote, and posted them on the city website (Open Mayor's office) on the 13th.

The pledges consisted of 78 cases in 7 fields in accordance with the administrative policy: an open city that communicates and harmonizes (7), an industrial city that fosters talent (14), a welfare city of culture and art (24), a city for marine tourism and vacation (15), a city for marine tourism and vacation (4), realizing the Yeosuman Bay Renaissance, creating citizen-centred settlement conditions (13), etc.

Key pledges include: successful hosting of the 2026 World Island Exhibition, YEOSU, KOREA; attraction of Yeosun Incident Peace Park; establishment of a public postpartum care centre; operation of free city buses for the elderly; revitalization of Yeosu/Munsu District and maintenance of urban planning; hosting the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Conference of the Parties (COP33); realization of the Yeosuman Bay Renaissance, such as fostering Jangsuman Bay wellness convergence and complex industries; facility maintenance for improving parking conditions in industrial complexes; expansion of support for youth startups; establishment of the Yeosu Culture and Arts Foundation; establishment of a 24-hour care platform; redevelopment of Yeosu Port; Maritime bridge construction project in Geumodo Island; creation of Yulchon’s hinterland city (housing site development), etc.

According to the city, in August and September, two briefing sessions were held, "the 8th municipal government elected by popular vote pledges implementation plan," attended by about 50 related officials, including local leaders and department heads in charge of pledges.

At the briefing session, in-depth discussions were held on concrete implementation plans, such as the possibility of fulfilling the pledge and the method of financing, and it was reported that part of the name of the pledge was changed to improve the completeness of pledge implementation.

Yeosu Mayor Jeong Kimyung said, “Pledge is a promise with the citizens,” and, “I will concentrate my administrative power to realize the beautiful port of Yeosu, a base city on the south coast, and do my best in citizen-centered municipal administration.”

Meanwhile, Yeosu-si plans to accelerate the implementation of the pledge after collecting the opinions of the Municipal Evaluation Committee, which is composed of experts and citizens.
78 cases in 7 fields