Kim Sun-ho, Gurye County Governor, Marks 2nd Anniversary: "Will Fully Launch Large-Scale Projects"

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Miseok] Kim Sun-ho, the governor of Gurye County, held a press conference in the county office's large conference room on the 1st to mark the 2nd anniversary of his inauguration, explaining the achievements of the past two years and presenting the future direction of county administration.

Governor Kim Sun-ho said, "The past two years have been a period of establishing a communication system and laying the foundation for a leap forward," and expressed his determination by stating, "In the third year, large-scale projects in Gurye County will be actively promoted."

Representative achievements by sector include ▲establishing citizen safety through COVID-19 quarantine ▲resolving the entrance fee issue at Cheoneunsa Temple ▲establishing communication administrative systems such as the Regional Development Innovation Council ▲selection for the Urban Regeneration New Deal project ▲opening of the Nongkwanwon Gurye branch and agricultural machinery rental center ▲attracting an eco-friendly organic farming complex town ▲discovering agricultural income sources and expanding sales channels ▲securing project funds for the Hwaeomsa Blue Tour project ▲strengthening external public relations of the county administration.

He introduced future plans along with the four major regional projects systematically developing Gurye-eup, Seomjingang, Jirisan Hot Springs, and Hwaeomsa.

The Gurye-eup region will be developed as the center of residence and consumption. By 2022, 34 billion KRW will be invested in improving the residential environment of Gurye-eup, and 16 billion KRW in revitalizing the 5-day market. An integrated community center will be built on the site of the Bongdong-ri public parking lot, and the eup office will be relocated.

The exterior of 100 old houses will be renovated to improve living conditions, experiential events will be held at the 5-day market, and streetscape improvements will be made to create a cultural tourism market.

The Seomjingang region will be developed as a leisure hub. Unique leisure facilities such as zip bikes crossing the Seomjingang River by bicycle and sky surfers that allow surfing in the air along the Seomjingang bamboo forest path will be introduced. The largest ecological park in Korea will be created in connection with the Fish Ecology Center, and a tunnel between Ganjeon and Gwangyang will be opened to attract urban residents.

The Jirisan Hot Springs region will be developed as a tourist destination for extended stays. The Jirisan cable car project will be submitted to the Ministry of Environment this month. Supplementary projects such as the second phase of the zip line will be promoted in the Jirisan Garden, and additional life healing house complexes and forest houses will be created to make it a stay-type tourist destination.

The Hwaeomsa region will be developed into a tourism belt. A circular tram connecting Hwaeomsa Temple, Hwaeom Shopping District, and the Jirisan History and Culture Center will be established, and an anion path connecting the Ecological Exploration Training Center and Hwaeomsa will be created to unify the Hwaeom region. A natural healing meditation hall and temple meals will be operated within the Hwaeomsa precincts, and the Asiatic black bear ecological learning center will be expanded to twice its current size.

In addition to the four major regional projects, an eco-friendly organic farming complex town worth 18 billion KRW will be created, and the Natural Dream Park Phase 3 will be additionally attracted. The expansion of National Road No. 19 between Hadong and Gurye-eup will be promoted, and public rental housing will begin occupancy in December.

Governor Kim Sun-ho concluded the press conference by saying, "Since entering the 7th term of direct election, Gurye County has become known nationwide," and requested, "I look forward to the continued significant role of journalists."

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