Suwon Research Institute website
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Greeting

Welcome to the
Suwon City Research Institute website.
The Suwon City Research Institute,
established in March 2013, is the first policy institute of a local government in Korea.

We systematically investigate and research the current and future issues of Suwon Special City
to support optimal policy decision-making.

We are creating innovative and practical policies
to ensure the shared happiness of all 1.25 million Suwon citizens.

With your interest and encouragement,
we will be able to become a citizens' research institute,
engaging in "advanced research, field research, and open research" alongside our citizens.

We will do our best to become a research institute
that enhances the happiness and quality of life of its citizens with a sense of responsibility and mission
that Suwon Special City's policies begin here.

Thank you for your continued interest and support.
Director of Suwon City Research Institute Kim, Seongjin

Greeting

Suwon Research Institute website
We welcome your visit.
The Suwon City Government Research Institute
Founded in March 2013, it is Korea's first basic local government policy researcher.

We will systematically investigate and study the current issues and future of Suwon Special City It supports the best policy decision-making.

So that all 1.25 million Suwon citizens can be happy together We make innovative and practical policies.

Do "pre-research, fieldwork, open research" with citizens Please pay attention and encourage me to become a citizen's researcher.

With the sense of responsibility and mission that the policy of Suwon Special City starts from here I will do my best to become a researcher who improves citizens' happiness and quality of life.

Thank you for your unwavering interest and love.
Kim Sung-jin, Director of Suwon Municipal Research Institute

Vision & Goals

Comprehensive and systematic investigation and research on various tasks for the development of Suwon City.
Securing regional identity through the development and establishment of regional policies.
Strengthening urban competitiveness by presenting a mid- to long-term vision for Suwon City.
Systematic response to various pending municipal issues, including environmental and urban regeneration projects.

Global

Leading the age of localization by securing regional
competitiveness

Local

Sustainable regional development in the era of decentralization

Community

Developing measures to improve citizens'
quality of life

Vision and Objectives

A research institute planning a creative future for the region
In-depth research on
current issues
Building municipal administration data and conducting systematic research on municipal issues
Creative policy
development
Policy research for sustainable communities
Presenting
a practical alternative
Demand-centered policy research through participation and communication

Motto

Field-Oriented
We will diagnose various urban issues in Suwon City and seek innovative solutions in the field.
Collaborative Research
The Research Institute will work with Suwon citizens to improve their quality of life by communicating and collaborating to achieve tangible change.
Future Design
We will shoulder the infinite responsibility for the future value of Suwon City and lead it to a higher level of advanced city.

Research

Administrative and financial affairs
Economy and industry
Welfare and women
Safety and transportation
Urban/Architecture
Environmental and parkland
Culture and youth
Citizenship and education

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History

2024
  • Kim Heung-sik takes office as the third private sector chairman
2023
  • Suwon City Research Institute reorganized into
    4 departments and 3 centers.
  • Suwon City Carbon Neutrality Support Center Opens
  • Inauguration of the 5th Director Kim Seongjin
  • Retirement of the 4th Director Kim Seonhui
2021
  • Closing of the Global Future Research Center
  • Inauguration of the 4th Director Kim Seonhui
  • Retirement of the 3rd Director Choe Byeongdae
2019
  • Reorganization of the Suwon City Research Institute
    (4 departments, 2 centers, 1 university)
  • Inauguration of the 3rd Director Choe Byeongdae
2018
  • Retirement of the 2nd Director Lee Jaeeun
2017
  • Opening of the Global Future Research Center
2016
  • Suwon City Research Institute reorganized into 5 departments and 3 centers.
  • Commencement of entrusted operation of a Citizens University
  • elocation of the Research Institute to Theham Park (Seodun-dong) in Suwon City
  • Inauguration of the 2nd Director Lee Jaeeun
  • Retirement of the 1st Director Son Hyeokjae
2015
  • Operation of the Urban Design Center
2014
  • Relocation of the Research Institute
    Opening of the Suwon Research Center (affiliated institution)
2013
  • Opening of the Suwon City Research Institute
  • Inauguration of the 1st Director Son Hyeokjae

Organization

Location

Suwon City Research Institute

126 Suin-ro, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (former) Agricultural Science Library

031-220-8001 (Main phone number) / 031-220-8000 (Fax number)