Gyeonggi Governor-elect Choo warns of fiscal crisis, plans organizational overhaul

Gyeonggi Province Governor-elect Choo Mi-ae is sounding the alarm over the province's dire financial situation, signaling a commitment to aggressive fiscal restructuring and a temporary halt on new organizational initiatives. She stated that the province's finances are nearing a state of collapse.

During a meeting of the Gyeonggi Preparation Committee for Fairness, Innovation, and Inclusion, Choo announced plans for organizational reform driven by AI-powered administrative innovation. "We will pursue organizational restructuring based on an organizational diagnosis," she explained. "The establishment of various committees and organizations will be completely suspended, and decisions on whether to create new ones will be made after the diagnostic results are reviewed."

Choo also directed the committee to focus on pressing public welfare issues. She stressed the need to enhance prevention measures and victim support for crimes such as stalking and relationship violence. Additionally, she called for the development of strategies to improve fire prevention systems and minimize the use of fire-vulnerable construction materials.

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We will pursue organizational restructuring based on an organizational diagnosis. The establishment of various committees and organizations will be completely suspended, and decisions on whether to create new ones will be made after the diagnostic results are reviewed.

To promote fairness in Gyeonggi, Choo proposed the introduction of 'Gyeonggi Fair Ombudsman,' a unified reporting channel. She also highlighted the necessity of revising related laws and improving systems to enable the simultaneous collection of national and local tax arrears from delinquent taxpayers, aiming for more efficient tax administration.

Choo's stringent fiscal approach was evident in previous meetings. She urged the committee to develop realistic plans for fulfilling campaign pledges, considering the province's financial constraints. "We must clarify the priority of projects based on their urgency and necessity, and thoroughly evaluate existing projects to determine their continuation," she requested. The preparation committee had previously assessed Gyeonggi's debt at 7 trillion won, describing the financial situation as "very serious."

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We must clarify the priority of projects based on their urgency and necessity, and thoroughly evaluate existing projects to determine their continuation.