Jeongseon County has broken ground on the 'Sabuk Station Starry Night Plaza' project, investing 13.8 billion KRW to alleviate severe parking issues and boost the local economy. The project includes underground parking for 84 vehicles and a themed garden on the surface.
Democratic Party candidate Choi Seung-jun has been re-elected as Jeongseon County Mayor for the fourth time, defeating People Power Party candidate Choi Cheol-gyu. Choi's victory, despite the national trend favoring the People Power Party, highlights the "person over party" sentiment in local elections, attributed to his consistent implementation of "basic society" policies.
Jeongseon County in Gangwon Province has selected three village communities – 'Mureungri Jangbaguni', 'Auraji Forest Culture Research Institute', and 'Chiyu at Jeongseon' – to lead local problem-solving initiatives. These communities will receive 5 million won each to implement projects from May to November, focusing on welfare services and community engagement.
