Mokpo Mayor Kim Jong-sik Presents New Vision for 'Mokpo-Shinan Integration'

Administrative Integration Discussions Resumed After Over 8 Years, Seventh Attempt

(On the right) Mokpo Mayor Kim Jong-sik and Shinan County Governor Park Woo-ryang attended a major debate on the integration of Shinan and Mokpo held by the Mokpo Forum on the 10th, sharing a positive perception of the integration. (Photo by Mokpo City)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Discussions on administrative integration between Mokpo City and Sinan County in Jeonnam have resumed after 8 years since they first began in 2012, with positive exchanges of opinions continuing among the heads of both local governments and civic groups.

According to Mokpo City on the 17th, although integration of the Muan Peninsula has been attempted six times over 30 years and repeatedly failed, this time a proposal for preliminary integration between Mokpo City and Sinan County, excluding Muan County, has been raised.

Kim Jong-sik, Mayor of Mokpo, and Park Woo-ryang, County Governor of Sinan, attended a major debate on Sinan-Mokpo integration held by the Mokpo Forum on the 10th, sharing a positive perception of the integration.

The two leaders who attended the debate expressed the same opinion that the will of the residents must be respected and that consideration should be given to island residents regarding the integration.

Additionally, on the 19th, they appeared on Mokpo MBC's Sunday Focus to share the opinions of each local government and presented a new vision for integration to the city and county residents.

Mayor Kim Jong-sik of Mokpo said, “Twenty years ago, when I was the deputy mayor of Mokpo, I worked hard for the integration of the Muan Peninsula, and now, as mayor, I am deeply moved to discuss integration again,” adding, “Integration with Sinan will bring many advantages to Mokpo City, including industrial and economic synergy effects in renewable energy and marine tourism sectors, as well as government financial support.”

He continued, “To create a city of coexistence, I will continue to work sincerely and selflessly for the region and integration to meet the will of the citizens.”

Park Woo-ryang, Governor of Sinan County, said, “We reached a positive agreement at the previous debate as well,” and added, “Let’s create concrete plans and seek a path of coexistence.”

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