Daegu-Gyeongbuk Administrative Integration Public Deliberation Committee "Results Announcement by End of April · Resident Referendum in August" ... Opinion Collection Extended by 2 Months

Kim Tae-il (right in the photo) and Ha Hye-su, co-chairs, are seen holding a briefing session on the 27th at the Gyeongbuk Provincial Government briefing room regarding the upcoming '3rd Online Discussion' scheduled for the 30th. Photo by Kim Tae-il

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] The Daegu-Gyeongbuk Administrative Integration Public Deliberation Committee, launched on September 21 last year, announced this year's public deliberation schedule, which includes extending the opinion collection period by two months from the original plan and holding a resident referendum around August.

Co-chairmen Kim Tae-il and Ha Hye-su held a briefing session on the 27th at the Gyeongbuk Provincial Government briefing room regarding the upcoming '3rd Online Debate' scheduled for the 30th.

Chairman Kim said, "The extension of the public deliberation schedule is in response to the local community's demand to allow more time for meaningful deliberation, as face-to-face discussions have been impossible due to COVID-19."

Accordingly, the drafting of the basic administrative integration plan and the public deliberation result report will be postponed to the end of April, the resident referendum to around August, and the enactment of the special law to around November.

Promotion related to the integration will also be strengthened ahead of the Lunar New Year. Before the holiday, promotional materials containing the image of administrative integration, expectations and concerns, and participation guidance will be distributed to all households of city and provincial residents.

The '3rd Online Debate' is scheduled to be held on the 30th from 1 PM for four hours and 30 minutes. The discussion will focus on changes and development strategies related to integration, such as economy, finance, education, welfare, and employment, which drew high interest in the 1st and 2nd debates. Viewers can watch and participate via YouTube, Kakao Channel, and phone questions.

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