Jeon Nam-do Councilor Lee Min-jun Urges 'Additional Construction of Synchrotron Radiation Accelerator'

Lee Min-jun, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] The Jeonnam Provincial Council is actively working to attract an additional synchrotron radiation accelerator, one of the long-cherished projects of Jeonnam residents, drawing focused expectations and interest from the local community.

The Jeonnam Provincial Council announced that the "Resolution Urging the Construction of a Next-Generation Large Synchrotron Radiation Accelerator," spearheaded by Representative Lee Minjun, was adopted at the 4th plenary session of the 341st extraordinary meeting on the 22nd.

The main content of the resolution calls for a comprehensive review of the accelerator project roadmap, considering scientific and technological advancement and national balanced development, and urges the addition of a next-generation large synchrotron radiation accelerator in Naju, which is essential for basic and fundamental research, energy new materials, and battery research that will form the foundation for realizing a science and technology powerhouse.

Representative Lee Minjun emphasized, "Naju has excellent expandability with its wide flatlands, is easy to develop, and is composed of granite bedrock, ensuring outstanding safety," adding, "It also offers convenient urban living for site users and a pleasant natural environment, making it an excellent place to settle."

He continued, "Accelerators, which are absolutely necessary for basic science research, are not yet established in Honam, and from the perspective of distributed placement to prepare for national disasters and other risks, Naju is the optimal site for constructing a synchrotron radiation accelerator."

He also pointed out, "In July last year, the Presidential Committee on Balanced National Development decided to include the synchrotron radiation accelerator in the basic plan for establishing Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) University in Naju. Nevertheless, this recent competition was evaluated solely based on economic efficiency favoring vested interests such as proximity to the metropolitan area, without considering these conditions at all."

Representative Lee Minjun stated, "The government should review the entire process of this competition, correct the problems, and urge the additional construction of the synchrotron radiation accelerator in Naju, considering its excellent site conditions and national balanced development."

Considering Japan, which is in competition with Korea, has evenly distributed 11 large synchrotron radiation accelerators nationwide, Lee’s proposal for additional placement in Naju is regarded as persuasive.

Meanwhile, the adopted resolution will be sent to the Presidential Secretariat, the Ministry of Science and ICT, and others.

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