Governor Kim Kyung-soo on Gyeongnam Provincial Office Relocation "Not Up for Discussion" ... Completing the Project Promised to Reveal the Truth

Governor Kim Kyung-soo is conducting a Q&A session with reporters via online video conference on ZOOM.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The key keywords for Kim Kyung-soo, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, this year are summarized as the establishment of the Southeast Mega City, fostering smart talents leading the New Deal, and strengthening response to the climate crisis.

Governor Kim presented these three main tasks at an online New Year's press conference on the 6th.

In a Q&A session with reporters, Governor Kim further explained the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam (Bu-Ul-Gyeong) metropolitan special alliance to resolve the issue of concentration in the Seoul metropolitan area.

He said, "As the concentration in the Seoul metropolitan area has accelerated, we have realized that individual cities and provinces can no longer compete with the metropolitan area, and such situations have led to regional development plans. To implement concrete plans, it is important to establish a governance system called the metropolitan special alliance."

He continued, "The metropolitan special alliance does not mean governance only among administrative bodies," adding, "It is essential to gather opinions on what projects to jointly undertake with residents and citizens of Busan and Ulsan through not only the metropolitan alliance but also private joint promotion organizations."

Governor Kim stated, "If the metropolitan alliance is an immediate task, the administrative integration of Bu-Ul-Gyeong will be promoted as a mid- to long-term task," and predicted, "If public consensus is formed, Busan and Gyeongnam will integrate first as the first phase, followed by Ulsan."

Regarding recent claims that the Gyeongnam Provincial Office should be relocated to Jinju since Changwon City was designated as a special city, he clearly opposed the idea. He emphasized, "That issue is not up for discussion," and added, "The designation of a special city has nothing to do with relocating the provincial office, and raising such claims irresponsibly stirs conflicts among residents."

Concerning the vaccination plan, he responded that a vaccination preparation team will be formed in advance to inspect potential issues on site and prepare necessary measures.

Regarding preparations for the Supreme Court appeal, he said, "I apologize for not being able to create a situation where I can fully devote myself to provincial administration," and added, "Although it is delayed, the direction is toward the truth, and I will ensure that the projects promised to the residents are carried out without any setbacks by revealing the truth."

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