What is it that Gwacheon doesn't have? The city boasts its beautiful tourist attractions as well as its sustainable plan for the better future.
As the city is surrounded by Gwanaksan Mountain, Cheongyesan Mountain, Umyeonsan Mountain and Yangjaecheon Stream, it is an ideal residential area and also home to a variety of animals and plants. Moreover, due to a massive residential maintenance project undertaken from the early 90's and some of the most comprehensive welfare services in the nation, the city has continuously been ranked as the most livable city in South Korea.
Various attractions named after Seoul including Seoul Grand Park, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul Land, and Let’s Run Park Seoul are actually located in Gwacheon City.
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| Seoul Grand Park ⓒGyeonggi Province |
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| Gwacheon Reservoir ⓒGyeonggi Province |
Current Policy and Infrastructure
Safety Insurance for Residents
The biggest policy news of Gwacheon City in 2020 as selected by its residents was safety insurance for residents. The city has been implementing a safety insurance system for its residents since January 1, 2020, so as to enhance safety in terms of unexpected accidents. An key aspect of this insurance system is that the city directly enters into contracts with insurance companies and pays compensation through the insurance companies to residents involved accidents. Every registered resident in Gwacheon City is automatically enrolled in this system, and they remain enrolled as long as they reside in the city. The insurance covers any injury or fatality caused by explosion, fire, structural failure, public transportation, crime, or natural disaster, and compensation of up to KRW 15 million can be paid. |
Gwacheon national science museum ⓒGyeonggi Province |
2020 Star Festival
The 2020 Star Festival included the Astrophotographic Film Festival, the Starlight Festival (including astronomical observations), and the Astrophotography contest. In 2020, offline and online events were combined so that everyone could enjoy the vibrancy of the festival from the comfort of home.A total of 14 FullDome films from around the world was screened both online and offline, while the Astronomical Observatory was broadcast live via the official Gwacheon National Science Museum Youtube channel.
Future Plans
In 2021, the Mayor of Gwacheon City (Kim Jong-cheon) suggested several policies to improve the quality of life for residents.Sustainable Future City
In order to develop as a sustainable self-sufficient city, Gwacheon City announced that it would seek balanced development in the region by returning development benefits generated by related projects as a joint project implementer. In addition, the city government will establish a disease management department and infectious disease response team at local medical centers so as to strengthen COVID-19 prevention efforts, and will strive to create a comfortable and safe city for residents by installing additional surveillance cameras linked with an integrated smart city platform.Local Economy and Welfare
As the Framework Act on Small Businesses takes effect, Gwacheon City will establish a multifaceted support system for small business owners so as to stabilize management and employment. Concurrently, KRW 27 billion will be issued in local currency, and the local economy will be revitalized through the operation of a KRW 10 billion job fund. In addition, animal welfare policies will be implemented and an animal protection center will be established to safeguard animal rights. |
| Gwacheon Chusa Museum ⓒGyeonggi Province |
Culture and Art
The Gwacheon Foundation for Arts and Culture will promote systematic and professional culture and arts policies. Moreover, for upcoming festivals, the foundation will develop various contents in preparation for uncertain situations and continue to expand citizen participation so that such festivals can become citizen-led events. |
| Gwacheon Chusa Museum ⓒGyeonggi Province |
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