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Busan Metropolitan City Unveils Comprehensive Pledge Implementation Plan to Guide Its Ninth Elected Administration

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Chun Jae-soo) announced that it has finalized implementation plans for 122 pledge projects aimed at realizing the ninth elected administration's vision of "Busan, the Maritime Capital at the Heart of a Great Transformation for the Future" and will begin full-scale implementation.

The implementation plans were developed based on the policy pledges proposed by the Busan Revitalization Committee in June. Following a review by the Pledge Advisory and Evaluation Committee, the proposals were finalized into four major city goals and 122 specific projects.

Busan Metropolitan City has established four major goals for its ninth elected administration and will move swiftly to implement key projects.

The first goal, "A Maritime Capital Connecting the World," focuses on positioning Busan as the command center for the nation's maritime strategy. The city will concentrate on developing an ecosystem for emerging maritime industries through initiatives such as relocating maritime public institutions, ensuring the timely opening of Gadeokdo New Airport, and establishing a maritime AI data center.

The second goal, "An Innovative Economic City Opening the Future," centers on a major transformation into a hub for future industrial innovation. Beginning with the 100-Day Emergency Measures for People's Livelihoods, the city will create jobs and opportunities through initiatives including the development of physical AI and power semiconductor clusters and the Busan-style Youth New Deal.

The third goal, "A Balanced-Growth City Where Every Neighborhood Is a Great Place to Live," aims to promote balanced development that connects the nation and the city. Through initiatives such as reorganizing the functions of Busan North Port, placing the Gyeongbu Railway Line underground, and implementing the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam 30/60-Minute Transportation Innovation (TRX), Busan will establish itself as a central city in the southern region.

The fourth goal, "A City of Healthy and Happy Citizens," focuses on improving residents' quality of life. The city will build a prosperous and caring community through initiatives including a Busan-style integrated community care system, completion of a public healthcare belt, and development of Busan into one of Asia's top three cruise homeports.

The pledge implementation plan comprises 122 projects, including 82 new projects and 40 ongoing projects. The city plans to complete 95 projects (77.9%) or achieve their major objectives within the mayoral term.

The total project budget is estimated at KRW 35.525 trillion, of which KRW 17.9965 trillion will be invested during the mayoral term. Funding requirements include KRW 18.8092 trillion from the national government and KRW 3.2107 trillion from the city budget, among other sources.

Recognizing that its pledges represent solemn commitments to citizens, Busan Metropolitan City will focus on transparent disclosure and systematic management of their implementation.

On October 8, marking the 100th day since the inauguration of the ninth elected administration, the city will first release the implementation plans on its official website. A final booklet will be published by the end of the year following deliberations by a citizen jury.

The city also intends to further strengthen the implementation of its pledges through semiannual reviews conducted by the Pledge Implementation Task Force and active participation in evaluations by the Korea Manifesto Center.

Mayor Chun Jae-soo stated, "The pledges of the ninth elected administration are both promises to our citizens and an action plan to transform Busan's future. With clear goals now established, we will demonstrate our commitment by delivering concrete results, one by one."

He added, "By bringing together maritime administration and financial functions and integrating AI, we will make Busan a new engine of growth for the Republic of Korea. We will build a Busan where citizens can enjoy safe and caring everyday lives, demonstrating our commitment through achievements and results rather than words."