Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok, Busy Addressing Local Issues 'Dongbunseoju'

Lee Nak-yeon, Democratic Party Leader, Meets with Standing Committee Whip to Request Legislative Support

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, visited the National Assembly in line with the February extraordinary session to urge the prompt passage of legislation to resolve regional issues.

According to Jeonnam Province on the 1st, Governor Kim met with Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, Kim Tae-nyeon, floor leader, Lee Cheol-gyu of the People Power Party (secretary) from the Industry, Trade, Energy, Small and Medium Venture Business Committee, and lawmakers Song Gap-seok and Shin Jeong-hoon at the National Assembly.

At the meeting, he requested active efforts at the party level to ensure that three key bills concerning Jeonnam are passed during this February National Assembly session.

In particular, he strongly appealed that the three bills ? the Korea Energy Technology University Act, the Yeosu-Suncheon 10·19 Incident Special Act, and the Special Act on Support for Regions Facing Local Extinction ? are urgent regional issues that cannot be delayed.

During the meeting with Leader Lee Nak-yeon, Governor Kim said, “The three regional bills, including the Korea Energy Technology University Act, are essential for balanced regional development and require national-level support. Please support their passage through bipartisan cooperation during the February extraordinary session.”

In response, Leader Lee said, “I fully empathize with the urgency of legislation for regional development,” and added, “We will actively review the issues to ensure timely legislation.”

He then met with Representative Han Byung-do, secretary of the Public Administration and Security Committee, which oversees the Yeosu-Suncheon 10·19 Incident Special Act, the revision of the Local Tax Act to continue support for the Balanced National Development Special Account conversion project, and the Special Act on Support for Regions Facing Local Extinction, explaining the necessity of enacting the laws during the February session.

Additionally, prior to the National Assembly appeal, he attended a joint press conference held at the National Assembly Communication Office for the Yeosu-Suncheon 10·19 Incident Special Act, urging prompt legislation together with Representative Joo Chul-hyun and 18 lawmakers from Gwangju and Jeonnam.

He especially emphasized that the special act must be enacted to move forward in a future-oriented manner, leaving behind painful past events, appealing for national interest and support.

The three bills proposed by Governor Kim for legislation are currently pending review in the relevant standing committees after being introduced by lawmakers.

Governor Kim stated, “These three bills are long-standing regional wishes that can no longer be postponed,” and added, “We will continue to communicate closely with the government, ruling party, and lawmakers to secure momentum for the projects and ensure stable progress through prompt legislation.”

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