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Busan unveils blueprint for new administration
source: Busan Tourism Archive
On Oct. 8, Busan City released an action plan outlining the policy priorities of its ninth popularly elected administration. Built around the vision "Busan, the Maritime Capital at the Center of Future Transformation," the plan expands the core pledges unveiled by the mayor's transition committee in June into four goals and 122 projects.
The plan is posted on the city's website, and a final version will be published after deliberations by a 50-member citizen jury. A pledge implementation task force will review progress every six months, and the city will participate in evaluations by the Korea Manifesto Center, a civic organization that promotes policy-based elections and tracks implementation of campaign promises.
1️⃣ Maritime Hub Connecting the World
- A City Connected to the World
Strengthen maritime industries and expand international logistics networks to make Busan a leading global port city.
* Relocate public maritime institutions to Busan
* Support the opening of Gadeokdo New Airport
2️⃣ A City Driven by Innovation
- Building the Future with Advanced Industries
Foster advanced industries and create more jobs and growth opportunities for businesses and young people.
* Develop power semiconductor and AI clusters
* Support youth employment and startups
3️⃣ A City of Balanced Growth
- A Great Place to Live in Every Neighborhood
Expand transportation links across the region and improve living conditions in every neighborhood to support balanced growth.
* Speed up travel across the region
* Promote balanced urban and regional development
4️⃣ A City Where Everyone Can Thrive
- Health and Well-Being for Every Generation
Strengthen public health care and community care so residents, from children to seniors, can live healthy, safe lives.
* Strengthen public health care
* Increase quality of life for all citizens
<Today's Vocabulary - 오늘의 단어>
release: 공개하다 administration: 행정 pledge: 공약 implementation: 시행 maritime: 해양의 expand: 확장하다 foster: 육성하다
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