Suwon

The City of Suwon

• 概要

  Suwon is the city of culture and history as well as high-tech industry. As it is the home to the world-class company Samsung Electronics and SK and a world cultural heritage, Hwaseong Fortress. Its vision is “Harmonious City, Happy Suwon” which stands for abundant resources of culture and tourism, paramount cutting-edge industry, prosperous future and young force.

• City Data (2009)

  人口	1,042,132
  面積(km2)	121.10
  世帯数	365,667
  GDPの人口割(US$)	12,000
  気候	Average Temperature 12.8 °C, Annual Rainfall 1,217 mm
  主な使用言語	Korean
  主な産業	Service, IT, BT, NT

• 都市の抱える問題及びプロジェクト

  優先度の高い関心分野

  Enhancement of knowledge-based industries: IT, BT, NT
  Expansion of traffic network: including ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) development
  Making green environment for the amenity of civic life.

  主要事業及び貢献

  Extension of the national road no. 1 with construction work on overpass and underpass
  Fostering specialized industry in Suwon Industrial Complex to be completed by December 2005
  Restoration project of fortifications and facilities of Hwaseong Fortress (a world cultural heritage site)

  他都市との技術協力

  12 Sister Cities and 2 Friendly Cities in the world (Asia region : Jinan and Zhuhai in China, Asahikawa, Fukui in Japan, Hai Duong in Vietnam, Siem Reap in Cambodia, Bandung in Indonesia, Hyderabad in India)
  Membership of 2 international organisations (CITYNET, UN International Association of Peace Messenger Cities)

  提供可能な協力

  Preservation and management of cultural inheritance
  Advanced transportation system such as ITS
  Environment Management

  協力の要請

  Revitalisation of regional economy by fostering small and medium enterprises
  Marketing policy applicable to local government
  Reform within the administration for the public benefits