Lee Jae-myung: "I will not only prioritize Gyeonggi-do for balanced regional development"

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Lee Jae-myung, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, expressed his intention not to prioritize only Gyeonggi Province for the national task of balanced regional development.

On the 6th, at a New Year's press briefing held at the Gyeonggi Governor's official residence in Paldal-gu, Suwon, Governor Lee emphasized, "Balanced regional development is a national task," and stated, "We cannot insist on the development of Gyeonggi Province alone while going against a national task."

He particularly mentioned, "I am concerned that as real estate prices soar and concentration in the metropolitan area intensifies, land resources may no longer function as means of production," adding, "If speculation becomes a means, it will cause many obstacles in our lives, and considering this, balanced regional development is absolutely necessary."

He also added, "I see no reason to oppose the (additional) relocation of public enterprises to local areas."

However, Governor Lee stated, "The existence of excessive and unnecessary regulations in the metropolitan area is a problem," and argued, "Unnecessary regulations must be eliminated. There are many unnecessary regulations in the northeastern region."

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