Song Guigeun, Governor of Goheung County, "Focusing on 5 Key Policies of 'Goheung Plus'"

[Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Song Gwigeun, the governor of Goheung County, stated in his New Year's address on the 4th, "To achieve the core goal of the 7th elected term, the 'Goheung Future Vision 1·3·0 Plan,' ahead of schedule and create a better place to live, we will focus on promoting the five major policies of 'Goheung Plus' this year."

He said, "This year, I will do my utmost together with all public officials toward the goal of regional development and the happiness of the residents," and presented five key initiatives.

◆ 'Income Plus' - Focusing on fostering agriculture, fisheries, and livestock industries, which employ 60% of the residents, to increase their real income

To improve agricultural productivity, the plan is to complete the Smart Farm Innovation Valley early and strengthen scientific farming to expand the dissemination of advanced agricultural technologies. It also aims to develop new specialized crops suitable for the region, supply superior varieties, and increase farm income by preventing crop diseases and pests in advance.

Modernization of aquaculture farm facilities will be expedited, and aquaculture will be fostered as a future growth industry through the cultivation of export-oriented specialized products. Efforts will be made to create more livable and vibrant fishing villages by ensuring the smooth progress of the Fishing Village New Deal Project and the 4th Comprehensive Island Development Project.

To increase livestock productivity, the county will also promote strengthening the production base of excellent bloodlines of Goheung Hanwoo (Korean native cattle) and modernizing livestock distribution facilities.

To strengthen marketing of agricultural, fishery, and livestock products, the newly developed integrated brand for these products will be promoted. In response to the ontact marketing market, the entry of Goheung’s agricultural, fishery, and livestock products into large domestic markets will be increased, and global online and offline distribution channels in countries such as China and the United States will also be expanded.

◆ 'Charm Plus' - Accelerating the era of 10 million tourists to Goheung

To expand tourism infrastructure, a monorail and skywalk will be constructed near the space launch observatory, and efforts will be intensified to expand tourism infrastructure around the Goheung Bay embankment and to develop the site of the Battle of Jeolido into a tourist resource.

Centered on beautiful islands such as Palyongsan and Bongraesan cypress forests, Ssuk Island, and Yeonhongdo, Goheung will be developed as the "No.1 destination for health and healing travel," while also becoming a hub for marine leisure sports.

To expand tourism content, projects to develop tourist attractions utilizing local history, culture, and notable figures will be further accelerated. At the same time, in tourism marketing, the 'Goheung Yuja (Citron) and Pomegranate Festival' will be nurtured as a representative domestic festival, and efforts will be made to popularize Goheung’s representative foods.

◆ 'Warmth Plus' - Realizing more detailed and warm customized welfare

For the welfare of the elderly, the construction of the Doyang Senior Health Welfare Town will be fully initiated, and leisure facilities such as senior centers and jobs for the elderly will be further expanded to strengthen elderly care services.

Policies to improve the rights and interests of socially vulnerable groups such as the disabled, women, and youth will be actively promoted to foster a warm local community.

The county memorial park project will be carried out transparently and reasonably, from site selection to gathering sufficient opinions from residents and proceeding to construction.

◆ 'Vitality Plus' - Creating livable residential conditions and challenging zero population decline in Goheung

The urban regeneration project to revitalize the old downtown of Goheung-eup will be actively promoted, and aging cultural and sports facilities will be improved for residents' convenience.

To enhance convenient transportation and pedestrian convenience, intersections and main roads will be improved, and the environment of Goheung bus terminal will be improved along with resolving illegal parking issues.

To provide residents with a pleasant living environment, living conditions in vulnerable areas will be continuously improved, and safety awareness among residents will be spread. Disaster prevention measures such as small streams and steep slopes will be thoroughly implemented to strengthen residents' safety.

To achieve zero population decline, various support measures such as support for early settlement of young people from Goheung returning home, establishment of startup systems, and creation of cultural spaces will be implemented. The 'Happy School for Returning to Farming and Rural Areas' will be operated solidly to attract 5,000 returnees by 2022.

Economic burdens of childbirth and childcare will be reduced, and the educational environment will be improved so that middle school students can continue their studies by advancing to high schools within the county.

◆ 'Trust Plus' - Administration that works with and is trusted by residents

To listen closely to the vivid voices of residents, various communication channels such as resident invitation meetings by sector, visiting resident salons, and field meetings will be expanded. The kindness and integrity of public officials will be further enhanced, and a desirable public service society where hardworking public officials are valued will be created through transparent and efficient administrative innovation.

In addition, to provide small but certain happiness to residents exhausted by COVID-19, the 'Resident Happiness Plus' 21 major policies will be actively promoted.

Governor Song Gwigeun said, "This year will be a hopeful year to lay a solid foundation for Goheung’s development, and I hope residents will send much support and encouragement," adding, "I will devote all my passion for greater development and a bright future of Goheung."

He continued, "2021 is the year when various policies and projects promoted since the 7th elected term must bear fruitful results," and added, "It is a time when all residents must unite their capabilities for regional development and residents' happiness that everyone desires. We must all work together to overcome difficulties caused by COVID-19 and open the door to a happy Goheung."

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