Gurye-gun Confirms 2021 Main Budget of 313.9 Billion Won

[Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Mi-seok] Jeollanam-do Gurye-gun announced on the 29th that the 2021 main budget of 313.9 billion KRW was finally approved by the county council on the 22nd.

This is an increase of 11.1 billion KRW compared to this year's 302.8 billion KRW, allocated to culture and tourism sector 33.4 billion KRW (10.7%), environment sector 30.9 billion KRW (9.9%), and national land regional development and transportation logistics sector 29.1 billion KRW (9.3%).

The global and domestic economies are expected to face difficulties due to COVID-19 and the global economic downturn, and there are concerns that the decrease in central government local taxes will greatly affect local financial management.

In particular, many residents of Gurye-gun who suffered enormous damage to public facilities as well as commercial, agricultural, and livestock industries due to the heavy rains in August are experiencing even greater hardships.

In this difficult situation, Gurye-gun plans to continuously promote various projects to revitalize the local economy and improve the welfare of residents.

▶ Seomjingang Healing Ecological Park construction 8 billion KRW ▶ Sandong District landmark development 5 billion KRW ▶ Sansuyu Experience Yard construction 7.2 billion KRW ▶ Hwaeom 4-color Blue Tour Project 10 billion KRW ▶ Family Center construction 3 billion KRW ▶ Cheoneunsa Suspension Bridge construction 5 billion KRW ▶ Small-scale public residential land development 3 billion KRW ▶ Rural New Vitality Plus 7 billion KRW ▶ Jirisan Hot Spring Tourism Circulation Road opening 3 billion KRW ▶ Sinwol District steep slope maintenance 6 billion KRW ▶ Seonwol Natural Disaster Risk Area improvement 34 billion KRW ▶ Jirisan Asiatic Black Bear Sanctuary construction 9 billion KRW ▶ Land local water supply phase 2 expansion 24.3 billion KRW ▶ Sansuyu Natural Recreation Forest construction 5 billion KRW ▶ Life Healing House Complex construction 4 billion KRW ▶ Basic pension 47.7 billion KRW ▶ Farmers and fishermen public interest allowance 6.1 billion KRW have been confirmed, and the operation of 100 KRW taxis and 1000 KRW buses will also be expanded.

Along with this, infrastructure such as roads, rivers, and water supply and sewage systems damaged by heavy rains, as well as public facilities closely related to residents' lives such as comprehensive social welfare centers, cultural centers, and youth facilities, will be restored early.

▶ Cultural Center restoration 3 billion KRW ▶ Social Welfare Center, Seomjin Art Hall maintenance 6 billion KRW ▶ Local river improvement and restoration 89.4 billion KRW ▶ Small river improvement and restoration 17.9 billion KRW ▶ Drainage pump station improvement and restoration (new) 111.1 billion KRW ▶ Otter Ecological Park restoration 3.2 billion KRW ▶ Water intake and purification plant restoration 7.1 billion KRW ▶ Public sewage treatment facility restoration 33.2 billion KRW ▶ Excreta and livestock waste facility restoration 16.2 billion KRW ▶ Other public facility restoration 52.6 billion KRW, totaling 344.8 billion KRW including national and provincial subsidies, special grants, and county funds. This will be executed according to relevant laws and government policies, strictly for the purpose of restoring damaged facilities rather than direct support to affected residents.

This year, 7.8 billion KRW was paid to residents affected by heavy rain damage, including 3 million KRW per household for housing flood damage, and other support such as disaster relief funds, emergency relief expenses, emergency living expenses for disaster victims, and disaster relief funds for small business owners were provided.

Also, about 2.8 billion KRW of contingency funds were invested to install screening clinics, provide COVID-19 disaster relief funds, and purchase quarantine supplies and testing equipment, making the best efforts to respond to COVID-19.

A county official said, “We are striving to carry out administration that meets the expectations of residents with a heavy responsibility to provide practical support to those suffering from COVID-19 and flood damage this year and to revitalize the local economy. However, the limitations of current laws and autonomous systems, which are common challenges faced by most cities and counties, and the difficulties of fragile local finances remain very regrettable.” He added, “Let us not belittle the sweat and efforts of the residents who have overcome many hardships so far, but take pride and work together for the development of Gurye.”

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