Assemblyman Yong-bin Lee "Welcome Gwangju Jangnok Wetland as Korea's First Urban National Wetland Designation"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Rep. Lee Yong-bin (Democratic Party of Korea, Gwangju Gwangsan-gu Gap) welcomed the Ministry of Environment's designation and announcement of Gwangju Jangnok Wetland as a protected wetland area on the 7th, stating, "I welcome the designation as the first urban national wetland in Korea."

Rep. Lee said, "This designation of the national wetland protected area is the result of participatory governance involving Gwangju citizens, experts, and related ministries," and emphasized, "I hope Gwangju Metropolitan City will not forget the 85.8% approval from citizens and present solutions for coexistence and regeneration with principles prioritizing ecological conservation and flood control measures to prevent indiscriminate development around the wetland."

He continued, "I propose that we vigorously promote the Hwangryonggang National Garden creation project by following the example of Suncheon Bay and Taehwagang, where citizens and local governments united to restore and preserve beautiful natural environments," adding, "Gwangju Jangnok Wetland has been recognized by the nation for its uniqueness and value as a well-preserved wetland rarely seen in urban areas."

He also stated, "Starting from this announcement, the restoration of the already damaged water quality and surrounding ecological environment of Hwangryonggang must proceed quickly," and said, "To restore Jangnok Wetland to an ecosystem befitting a national wetland and pass it on to the next generation, it is necessary to prevent indiscriminate development in the surrounding areas outside the conservation zone and develop the historical, cultural, and artistic resources of the Hwangryonggang area into local cultural tourism content well integrated with the beautiful ecological environment."

Furthermore, he said, "The amendment to the 'Act on the Creation and Promotion of Arboretums and Gardens,' co-proposed at this plenary session, has been passed, securing the basis for creating national gardens by region," and declared, "We will do our best to develop the Hwangryonggang National Garden project to make Hwangryonggang a place where people want to stay, revisit, and that is loved by all."

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