Im Taek, Mayor of Dong-gu, Gwangju, Takes Swift Steps to Secure National Funding

Assemblyman Lee Byung-hoon Requests National Funding Support for the Creation of the Garden of Light and Other Projects

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Im Taek, mayor of Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, has taken the initiative to secure national government budget for promoting local key projects despite the COVID-19 crisis.

According to Dong-gu on the 29th, Mayor Im visited the National Assembly on the 27th and 28th and paid visits to local lawmakers, including Lee Byung-hoon, a member of the National Assembly representing the district, as well as other Gwangju area lawmakers.

Through meetings with the lawmakers, Mayor Im strongly explained the necessity of the major local projects being promoted by the district and actively requested national government support.

The major local projects in Dong-gu include the Garden of Light creation project, urban regeneration certification project, relocation of Wolnam-dong public garage, securing an AI company center, and the road construction project from Jisan IC exit to Chosun University.

Im Taek, mayor of Dong-gu, said, “Considering the poor financial situation of the district, securing national government funds is essential for the smooth promotion of key projects and the recovery of the local economy. I will do my utmost to secure the necessary budget for the core projects of the 7th local government by frequently visiting the National Assembly and central government ministries until my shoe soles wear out.”

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