District sets out 447 projects, including 65 campaign pledges and 81 new initiatives

[Provided by Geumcheon-gu]
[Provided by Geumcheon-gu]

Seoul's Geumcheon-gu is holding its "2027 Major Work Plan Review Session" from Tuesday through Friday, the district office announced Thursday.

The session marks the first step in laying the groundwork for four years of district governance following the launch of the ninth directly elected administration. All district office departments are participating, along with public institutions including the Geumcheon Facilities Management Corporation and the Geumcheon Culture Foundation.

The district is reviewing a total of 447 project plans encompassing 65 campaign pledges and 81 new initiatives under the ninth directly elected administration.

Projects that have underperformed, shown limited effectiveness, or continued by convention without matching residents' actual needs will be flagged for "sunset review" to prevent fiscal leakage. The aim is to cut unnecessary projects and concentrate resources on core initiatives that residents can feel directly.

The district plans to accelerate large-scale long-pending projects to strengthen urban competitiveness. It will push ahead with developing the site vacated by a relocated Air Force base, positioning it as a new economic hub for southwestern Seoul. Public-contribution buildings arising from the redevelopment of the Homeplus site in Siheung-dong will be used to create a mixed cultural space. High-density, mixed-use transit-oriented development — supporting housing for young people and newlyweds — and a master plan for the Beomil Transport site will together shape a future-oriented urban environment blending residential, employment and cultural functions.

The district will also move aggressively to address traffic, one of the most common quality-of-life complaints among residents. It plans to realize a "10-minute transit zone from your front door," pursue uninterrupted light-rail connections, and expand neighborhood parking infrastructure. Village bus routes will also be improved to give residents a more convenient and safer commute.

Efforts to make Geumcheon-gu a more business-friendly city will also get underway in earnest. As a district home to G-Valley, the plan calls for revitalizing the industrial complex to make it a more attractive place to work. The district will help small and medium-sized enterprises stabilize their operations and open new domestic and overseas markets, while expanding support for small business owners and the self-employed — including a mobile culture, health and welfare service that visits companies and an interest-free startup fund for small merchants.

In education and childcare, the district will pursue AI and robot talent development programs to deliver future-oriented education. It will build a tailored support system around the Geumcheon Learning Diagnosis and Growth Center, which was secured in August. Free after-school programs and personalized college-entrance support will ease the education burden on students and parents. Customized childcare and care programs will also be introduced to make the district a better place to raise children.

Youth support programs will also be significantly expanded. New initiatives will include employment starter kits for job-seeking young people, labor counseling and rights relief for young workers, an independence support package voucher, and an asset-building support program — all aimed at helping young residents find jobs and become self-sufficient.

Through its integrated care initiative, the district will expand specialized services centered on welfare hubs in each zone under the "Geumcheon Dolbomitda" program, including AI-assisted excretion care robots. The goal is to provide more than 70 tailored services across four areas — health, long-term care, daily care and housing — on a one-stop basis, building a tight welfare safety net to improve the everyday lives of all residents.

Geumcheon-gu plans to link the key projects discussed at the session to its 2027 main budget and move forward with them at pace.

"This review session is an important starting point for laying a solid foundation for the ninth directly elected administration," District Mayor Choi Ki-chan said. "We will examine each of the 447 projects closely and build a vibrant Geumcheon where residents can feel real change in their daily lives and livelihoods."


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