South Korean local governments outline 100-day administrative goals

Local governments in South Korea's Jeollanam-do province are marking the 100-day milestone of their current administrative terms by outlining key policy directions and development goals.

Haenam County has finalized 95 campaign promises categorized into five major pillars: trustworthy administration, climate-responsive agricultural innovation, cultural tourism, future industry coexistence economy, and customized welfare. Key initiatives include establishing an AI-based disaster safety system, introducing circulation buses, and implementing a basic income program for farmers through local gift certificates. The county also plans to develop smart agricultural platforms and expand wellness tourism infrastructure.

In Hwasun County, Mayor Lim Ji-rak has emphasized communication and livelihood stability as the primary focus for the new administration. The county aims to revitalize the local economy and secure future growth engines by increasing citizen participation in the entire policy-making process, from planning to performance evaluation, to ensure that administrative changes are tangibly felt by the residents.