Bonghwa-gun Secures 2.7 Billion Won in National Funds ‍for Rural Area Living⁢ Condition Improvement

Bonghwa-gun‌ has ‍been selected for the ‘2025 Rural Area‌ Living Condition Improvement Competition’ jointly hosted⁣ by‌ the Presidential Committee on Local‌ Governments‍ and⁢ the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, securing a total of⁤ 2.7 billion won in national funds.

The ‘Vulnerable Area Living Condition⁣ Improvement Project’ aims to⁢ improve living conditions ‍closely related to residents’ lives, such as housing, safety, ⁤and hygiene, in the areas of Dochon 1-ri ⁢and Buncheon 2-ri. ​The project ​will invest a total⁢ of 3.9 billion won, ‍including 2.7 billion won from⁢ the national budget ‌and 1.2⁤ billion⁣ won from the local government.

Bonghwa ⁣County has been preparing thoroughly for the new public offering project in ‍2025‍ by holding briefing ​sessions for residents ⁤and forming⁣ village promotion ⁢committees‍ since February of this year. The county’s efforts have paid off, with the selection of two districts through a⁣ central face-to-face evaluation.

With this ​public offering selection, Bonghwa-gun will secure a total project cost of KRW‌ 3.9 billion​ over​ four years from 2025 to 2028 to promote projects such ⁤as ⁢improving old houses, improving village roads, ensuring safety, ‍and strengthening residents’ capabilities in Saje Village in Dochon⁢ 1-ri and Neungho Village in Buncheon 2-ri.

Park​ Hyeon-guk, the governor of Bonghwa County, expressed his expectations for the project, stating,​ “We​ expect that this public offering will revitalize the⁣ areas‍ of Dochon 1-ri and Buncheon 2-ri by improving the⁢ quality of ⁤life‍ for‍ residents.” He ⁣added, “We will create a ‌safe and ⁢happy village for residents by improving⁤ infrastructure such as⁣ living, sanitation,⁤ and safety​ and strengthening residents’ capabilities through​ housing maintenance projects.”

Looking ahead, ​Governor Park emphasized the ‍county’s commitment to improving the quality of life of⁣ residents, stating,‍ “In the future, we will‌ do ​our best⁤ to‍ improve the quality of ⁢life of residents by ‍discovering vulnerable villages and ‌create a pleasant and ⁢safe village ​where it is good‍ to live.”