Jeonnam Provincial Assemblyman Park Jong-won Emphasizes Efficient Budget Allocation and Execution in the 2nd Supplementary Budget...

Urgent Support Needed for Nearby Stores Beyond Confirmed Case Visits, Careful Approach to Creating Landmark Spaces in Jeonnam

Park Jong-won, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 9th, Jeonnam Provincial Council member Park Jongwon raised sharp inquiries regarding efficient budget allocation and execution during the review of the 2nd supplementary budget under the jurisdiction of the Economic Tourism and Culture Committee.

Council member Park Jongwon specifically questioned the execution standards and guidelines related to the additionally secured budget for business stabilization funds due to COVID-19 and support for small business owners' damaged stores. He asserted that not only should compensation support be provided for stores visited by confirmed cases, but also that support measures should be prepared for neighboring stores suffering significant damage.

In response, the Director of the Economic Energy Bureau of Jeonnam Province explained, “According to central government standards, 72 million KRW has been provided to 24 stores that were forced to close due to visits by confirmed cases, but we fully empathize with the need for damage countermeasures for neighboring stores as well.”

During the budget review of the Tourism Culture and Sports Bureau, inquiries were made regarding the specific use of the budget allocated as facility costs for the Jeollanam-do landmark space creation project. It was pointed out that “it is necessary to reconsider whether elevating the provincial government plaza as a tourism landmark of Jeonnam is appropriate.”

He further stated that a landmark should be a “tourist destination visited by people worldwide for at least 100 years and a space centered on residents,” and that it should be pursued with originality and a new perspective looking toward the future. He emphasized the need for thorough prior preparation.

Council member Park Jongwon encouraged provincial officials who proactively responded in various fields during the COVID-19 crisis and urged, “In budget execution, no one should be left out, especially small business owners and self-employed individuals who have suffered the most damage due to COVID-19.”

Meanwhile, the 2nd supplementary budget, reviewed by the Economic Tourism and Culture Committee, is scheduled to be deliberated by the Budget and Accounts Committee for two days starting from the 15th and will be finally approved at the plenary session on the 17th.

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