Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongbuk Province: "The Key to Success for Gyeongbuk Integrated New Airport is Securing International Flights"
At the Provincial Government Executive Meeting on the 1st, Focus on 'Integrated New Airport Construction' Ordered
"To Cancel Gimhae New Airport, Agreement Among 5 Cities and Provinces Is Essential"
Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongbuk Province, presiding over the executive meeting at the provincial office on the 1st.
View original image[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] "The Gimhae New Airport expansion plan was decided by the agreement of the five cities and provinces in the Yeongnam region, so to cancel it, the agreement of the five cities and provinces must be a prerequisite."
Amid ongoing controversy following the announcement of the Gimhae New Airport verification results, Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongbuk Province, stated this on the 1st at a provincial government executive meeting, urging unwavering focus on the construction of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Integrated New Airport.
The governor said, "The verification results of the Gimhae New Airport indicate that a review of technical and procedural issues in the Gimhae New Airport plan is necessary, but it does not mean cancellation," and emphasized, "We have a long way to go. Do not be swayed by political turmoil and focus solely on the construction of the integrated new airport."
He continued, "To ensure the success of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Integrated New Airport, securing many international flight routes is the most important," and urged, "We must mobilize all our capabilities and concentrate on building a proper airport for us."
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Meanwhile, Governor Lee Cheol-woo, along with Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin, stated in a joint position paper on the 17th of last month that "The Gimhae New Airport construction project should proceed as originally planned, and all future procedures must be based on the agreement of the five cities and provinces in the Yeongnam region."
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