# Yongin Special City Council and administrative expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yongin-special-city-council-legislative-activities
> Updated: 2026-09-29T00:55:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

The Yongin Special City Council has focused on addressing infrastructure safety, funding gaps, and specialized policy research.

During a regular session, council members raised concerns regarding the Yongin Light Rail, calling for a review of operating companies’ safety management and emergency response capabilities to ensure cost-cutting does not compromise safety. Additionally, officials highlighted a significant funding shortage for road projects in Cheoin-gu and a lack of adequate sports facilities for athletes.

Following these discussions, the council has moved toward research-driven governance. Active initiatives include studying carbon neutrality through a circular economy, investigating AI technology for administrative audits, and conducting surveys to improve childcare and marriage support services for young parents.

In response to increasing administrative demands, the city has proposed an organizational restructuring plan. This proposal includes the creation of two new departments and 39 new teams, which would increase the total number of public officials from 3,474 to 3,605. A primary focus of this reorganization is the expansion of welfare administration, with 20 new teams to be established across Cheoin-gu, Giheung-gu, and Suji-gu to provide customized welfare services, health management, child abuse response, and care support. The plan also aims to strengthen departments related to development, construction safety, and road facilities, while updating the AI Smart Strategy Department with a new AI Strategy Team. The city intends to submit the relevant ordinance to the City Council in November 2024, with the restructured organization expected to be operational by January 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Yongin Special City proposes administrative expansion and new departments

Yongin Special City plans to add two departments and 39 teams to its administration, increasing staff by 131 to bolster welfare, road management, and AI-related services by 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yongin-special-city-proposes-administrative-expansion-and-new-departments

### 2026-09-21: Yongin Special City Council launches research-driven policy initiatives

The Yongin Special City Council is launching research-driven initiatives focusing on carbon neutrality, youth parenting support, AI administrative tools, and sports city development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yongin-special-city-council-launches-research-driven-policy-initiatives

### 2026-09-18: Yongin City Council members call for rail safety and infrastructure funding

Yongin City Council members have called for improved safety oversight for the Yongin Light Rail and addressed funding shortages for Cheoin-gu road projects and sports infrastructure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yongin-city-council-members-call-for-rail-safety-and-infrastructure-funding

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