Naju-si Holds 2020 Major Work Report Meeting

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Han-hyuk] Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) announced on the 11th that it held the ‘2020 Major Work Report Meeting’ at the city hall’s large conference room on the 9th and 10th.

The report meeting proceeded in order with the Future Strategic Industry and General Affairs Bureau, three offices (Communication Policy, Planning and Budget, Audit), Safety City Construction Bureau, Agricultural Technology Center, and Health Center.

After the work reports, Mayor Kang ordered the establishment of implementation plans for the seven major projects of ‘Naju Development Season 2,’ announced at the New Year press conference, along with listening to opinions from each department to identify specific promotion plans and issues of core projects, and holding discussions.

Looking at the major tasks, the city will promote ▲ the construction of the Naju Family Center as part of the Living SOC Complex Project ▲ completion of the Job Comprehensive Support Center ▲ issuance of Naju Love Gift Certificates in card form ▲ application for feasibility study to the Ministry of Economy and Finance following the creation of the Energy Smart National Industrial Complex ▲ publication of a history textbook to better understand Naju in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Naju’s city status ▲ Nam-pyeong Station area tourism resource development project ▲ and the creation of Namsan Citizens’ Forest.

In addition, the city will fully operate the Public Interest Allowance system for farmers and fishermen to promote the public functions and multifaceted values of agriculture and rural areas.

The city secured a total of 9.7 billion KRW (3.9 billion KRW from the provincial government, 5.8 billion KRW from the city) and plans to pay the allowance (600,000 KRW annually) in the first half of this year through applications next month. It will also proceed with 38 projects in four major sectors worth 2.0258 trillion KRW to realize the vision of Korea’s Energy Capital.

So far, seven projects (57.3 billion KRW) have been completed, and 26 projects (1.0967 trillion KRW) are underway.

The city will especially focus on designating a Small and Medium Research and Development Special Zone linking the Korea Electric Power Corporation University’s rear site and the Energy Valley this year, invigorating the energy industry-academia-research ecosystem along with the Regulatory Free Zone, Energy Industry Convergence Complex, and National Innovation Cluster projects.

Meanwhile, the seven major projects of ‘Naju Development Season 2’ include designation of Geumseongsan Provincial Park, presentation of a comprehensive vision for the Yeongsan River, discussions on relocating LG Chem’s Naju plant, preparation of plans for constructing the Naju Circular Metropolitan Transportation Network, operation of a customized culture and arts support center, efforts to proclaim a Special Autonomous City, and establishment of governance to solve local community culture issues.

Mayor Kang In-gyu said, “The seven major projects are not tasks limited to any one department but responsibilities that all public officials must unite to concretize and realize for regional development,” adding, “I hope preparations will be made so that specific plans for the seven major projects can be reported at the second half work report meeting as well as ensuring smooth progress of major tasks.”

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