Suwon

The City of Suwon

• Introduction

  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)

  Population (persons)	1,042,132
  Area (km2)	121.10
  Number of Households	365,667
  GDP per Capita (US$)	12,000
  Climate	Average Temperature 12.8 °C, Annual Rainfall 1,217 mm
  Major Languages	Korean
  Major Industries	Service, IT, BT, NT

• Urban Issues and Projects

  Priority Concerns

  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.

  Main Projects and Contributions

  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)

  Technical Cooperation with Other Cities

  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)

  Cooperation Offered

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

  Cooperation Requested

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