Jeon Gyeong-seon, Jeonnam Provincial Councilor, "Actively Welcomes Shinan-gun's Concession of Korea Island Promotion Agency"

Jeon Gyeong-seon, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Jeon Gyeong-seon, Chairperson of the Jeonnam Provincial Council's Steering Committee (Democratic Party of Korea, Mokpo 5), expressed strong support on the 24th for Shinan County's announcement of yielding the hosting of the 'Korea Island Promotion Agency' to Mokpo City.

On the same day, Park Woo-ryang, Mayor of Shinan County, held an emergency press conference and announced, "Shinan County yields the dream of hosting the National Korea Island Promotion Agency to Mokpo City."

Chairperson Jeon stated, "As a member of the provincial council and a resident of the province, I am glad that the will of the residents has come together in one place," adding, "We must unite the will of the residents and make every effort to ensure that the Korea Island Promotion Agency is hosted in Jeonnam."

Jeon, originally from Shinan and representing Mokpo as his constituency, said, "I pay tribute to Shinan County's decision," emphasizing, "Now that Mokpo has become the sole candidate, the city must work even harder with the enthusiasm of its citizens and residents to secure the hosting, and join forces with Jeonnam Province."

Initially, Mokpo City was to host the Island Promotion Agency while Shinan County was to host the Island Museum, dividing the roles. However, as the Island Museum project in Shinan stalled, Shinan entered the competition to host the Island Promotion Agency, leading to sharp tensions between the two local governments.

Councilor Jeon said, "Currently, the competition to host the Island Promotion Agency involves five metropolitan local governments including Jeonnam, Incheon, Chungnam, Jeonbuk, and Gyeongnam, as well as nine cities and counties," adding, "Now that Jeonnam has effectively unified, politicians, local governments, and residents must combine all their efforts to secure the hosting in Mokpo."

The Island Promotion Agency will serve as the control tower for domestic island policies. It is scheduled to complete an on-site inspection by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety by early next month, announce the establishment location by the end of the same month, and launch in August. It is also expected to generate a production inducement effect of 40.7 billion KRW, a value-added effect of 27.4 billion KRW, and employment inducement of 279 jobs over the next five years.

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