Joo Ho-young: "People Power Party Owes Much to Honam"... Honam Region Budget Policy Council Held

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the People Power Party, stated on the 27th, "The People Power Party owes a great debt to Honam," adding, "We are mindful that it is a region where we need to make much greater efforts."

On the same day, at the People Power Party Honam Region Budget Policy Council held at Gwangju City Hall in the morning, Floor Leader Joo said, "All answers lie in the field. We must avoid theoretical discussions and visit the field to understand what the major issues are," and added, "I came to listen to what needs to be increased or newly reflected in the government budget starting next week, and what the priorities are."

Floor Leader Joo emphasized, "I thought this visit was natural, but I was pleasantly surprised by the unexpected praise from the local people, which made me feel it was a good decision. Gwangju is a sacred place of democracy with highly democratic civic consciousness and a leading city in artificial intelligence innovation industries. We will pay great attention and support to ensure investment in future strategic industries. We will also focus on and assist in creating a smart town complexed with startup innovation companies."

He also stated, "We operate 'Honam Accompanying Members of the National Assembly,' and as the floor leader, I did not just nominally appoint them but will encourage and support members to visit, communicate, accompany, and support the region for a certain period."

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Lee Jong-bae, chairman of the Policy Committee, said, "Through the council, we will listen carefully to what long-standing projects are needed in Gwangju and reflect them in next year's budget review, policy development, and bill examination in the National Assembly."

Chu Kyung-ho, the People Power Party secretary of the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts, stated, "We will do our best to secure national funds to resolve local issues in Gwangju and create a great opportunity for Gwangju's development. We will be a People Power Party that greatly supports Gwangju's progress." Jeong Un-cheon, a member of the Budget Committee, said, "The Budget Policy Council shows the floor leader's determination to come directly to Gwangju and firmly implement pro-Honam policies."

Lee Yong-seop, mayor of Gwangju City, said, "Seeing the preparation up to today's budget council, I can read the People Power Party's will for national unity. If the political circles fail to resolve regional conflicts and divisions, the future of the Republic of Korea is bleak. I welcome and support the People Power Party's decision," urging the National Assembly to pass the special law related to the May 18 Democratic Movement and the relocation of the military airport.

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