Ministry of Land Visits Jeju 2nd Airport Site to Discuss Promotion Direction

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] On the 11th, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport visited the planned site of Jeju Second Airport (Seongsan area) to inspect the status of sumgol investigations and met with the Governor of Jeju Province, Jeju Provincial Council, and local residents to discuss the promotion direction of Jeju Second Airport.

Based on the results of the sumgol investigation, the Ministry plans to prepare measures to prevent flood damage caused by the recent heavy rains, while also addressing issues such as groundwater depletion, groundwater pollution, damage to farmland, and fisheries. Sumgol is a type of lava geological structure that allows a large amount of water to quickly seep underground.

So far, the Ministry has held a total of seven discussion sessions, including emergency residents' meetings, to discuss matters related to Jeju Second Airport.

Kim Sang-do, Director of Aviation Policy at the Ministry, who visited the site, said in a meeting with Jeju residents, “Jeju Second Airport will be promoted with comprehensive consideration of safety, environment, and resident acceptance, and with the consent of the residents,” and requested, “Please collect residents' opinions reasonably and objectively at the Jeju Province level.”

The Ministry plans to prepare measures for the 'co-prosperity development plan between the airport and local communities' and, through gathering opinions from local residents, will also establish plans to revitalize the regional economy, such as expanding employment opportunities and development measures for surrounding areas.

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