Jeonbuk Governor Song Ha-jin, Fully Committed to Resolving National Budget and Provincial Administration Issues

Song Ha-jin, Governor of Jeonbuk Province. Photo by Jeonbuk Province Provided

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Tae-in] Song Ha-jin, Governor of Jeonbuk Province, continued his intensive activities by urgently traveling to the National Assembly on the 29th to meet with local and affiliated lawmakers, following his efforts on the 28th to secure the national budget from central government ministries, aiming to secure next year’s national budget and resolve provincial administrative issues.

The background of Governor Song’s actions lies in the recognition that May, with about a month left before the government ministries finalize their budget proposals for next year, is the most critical period, especially as the last extraordinary session of the 20th National Assembly is currently underway, representing the final opportunity to address provincial administrative issues.

On that day, Governor Song met with Lee Chun-seok, Chairman of the National Assembly Budget Committee; Ahn Ho-young, Chairman of the Democratic Party Jeonbuk Provincial Party; and lawmakers Kim Kwan-young, Shin Kyung-min, and Kim Byung-kwan, explaining key pending bills such as the revision of the Carbon Materials Act, the inclusion of important SOC projects like the 5-year plan for national and local roads in the national plan, the establishment of an intelligent agricultural machinery demonstration complex, and the creation of a publishing industry complex cluster?essential budget projects that must be secured for next year?and requested their active support and cooperation.

In particular, he also expressed his gratitude to local affiliated lawmakers Shin Kyung-min and Kim Byung-kwan for their affection and support in securing Jeonbuk’s share and opening an era of Jeonbuk’s pride.

The province plans to continue relay visits to ministries next month, led by Governor Song and the leadership, to secure next year’s national budget.

Regarding contentious projects, close coordination with the political sector will be thoroughly conducted, including prior consultations with local lawmakers.

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