Shin Jeong-hoon, Naju-Hwasun Preliminary Candidate, "I Will Tackle the Odor Problem in Innovation City"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Shin Jeong-hoon, a preliminary candidate for the Democratic Party of Korea in Naju-Hwasun, Jeonnam, announced on the 29th, "We will revise the Special Act on Innovation Cities to create a pleasant city free of odor complaints."

In an interview with Gwangju Catholic Peace Broadcasting on the 28th, preliminary candidate Shin Jeong-hoon stated that despite the closure of Hokhyewon livestock farms, which was the biggest issue since the early stages of the innovation city development, the sources of odor emissions have increased and complaints have exploded.

Candidate Shin said, "Given the regional characteristics where livestock farming holds a significant share in the local economy, the odor problem is an urgent issue to be resolved not only in the innovation city but also throughout Naju, including Wanggok and Gongsan-myeon, to improve residential conditions," adding, "We will make it mandatory for the government to directly support the necessary budget for odor improvement through the 'Special Act on Innovation Cities.'"

He also added, "We will form an odor reduction task force (TF) team involving related organizations and experts, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Environment Management Agency, and Ministry of Environment, to prepare customized odor improvement measures, secure government budgets necessary for installing odor reduction facilities and compensating for closures, and resolve the odor problem as soon as possible."

He further stated, "Innovation City Season 2 is not only about relocating public institutions and attracting companies but also about perfectly establishing residential conditions," and said, "We will make multifaceted efforts to improve residential conditions together with the government, Jeonnam Province, and Naju City."

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