Gyeonggi residents prioritize housing stability in new administration's policy survey

Residents of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, have identified 'a Gyeonggi without housing worries' as the most pressing policy priority for the newly inaugurated 9th-term administration. A survey conducted between July 3rd and 5th revealed that nearly four in ten respondents selected housing stability as their top concern.

The poll, which gathered opinions from over 1,200 participants at an event held at Suwon KT Wiz Park, saw 'a Gyeonggi without housing worries' receive 41.6% of the votes. This focus on housing comes as Gyeonggi Province, home to 14 million people representing 27% of South Korea's population, faces a housing supply rate of 99.4%, falling below the generally accepted optimal range of 105-110%.

Following housing, 'convenient commuting' emerged as the second most important issue, securing 22.4% of the votes. 'Job creation' followed with 19.2%, while 'a Gyeonggi without caregiving worries' garnered 11.2%, and 'balanced development' received 5.6%. These findings align with Governor Choo Mi-ae's commitment to 'Daecheongmaru,' a philosophy emphasizing broad listening and incorporating public opinion into governance.

Lee Kyung-hoon, Gyeonggi Province's head of public communication, stated the administration's dedication to reflecting residents' voices through diverse feedback channels, including online surveys and in-person events. The province also used the event to recruit new panelists for its online opinion polling system, which currently has over 76,000 participants who engage in more than 35 surveys annually.

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We will faithfully reflect the voices of the residents in provincial administration through opinion gathering via various channels, including online and in-person.