The 117th Gwangyang Free Economic Zone Association Meeting Held
Ohagun Association Chairman's Policy Proposal Stands Out Clearly
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] The Gwangyang Bay Area Free Economic Zone Association Council (Chairman Oh Ha-geun, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly member) held the 116th and 117th temporary association meetings over two days on the 21st and the previous day.
At this temporary meeting, Chairman Oh Ha-geun of the association council, along with council members and executive officials including Chief Kim Gap-seop, reviewed and resolved a total of six agenda items, including the third supplementary budget for this year, the budget for next year, and four amendments to the association regulations.
During the meeting, Chairman Oh Ha-geun (a Jeonnam Provincial Assembly member from Suncheon), based on his extensive legislative experience, proposed alternatives stating that due to difficulties expected in investment attraction and development projects promoted by the Free Economic Zone Authority amid the spread of COVID-19, an organizational restructuring responsive to local circumstances is necessary, particularly regarding the adjustment of the organizational structure and personnel.
First, he recommended increasing personnel in the civil affairs department, stating, “There is a difference between what the Economic Authority perceives and what is felt externally, so to ensure smooth processing of various construction and permit complaints related to the development of the Sepung and Seonwol districts, and to prevent any property damage in various compensations.”
He also requested that administrative efforts be made to prioritize the opinions of Shindae residents in relation to the construction of officetels in the Shindae district (E1 site).
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In particular, regarding some media reports on safety issues at the Ming Tai Aluminum factory in the Sepung Industrial Complex, he urged, “The response by the competent authority, the Free Economic Zone Authority, has been somewhat insufficient, and special measures should be devised to prevent similar cases from occurring in the future.”
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