Jeonnam Province, Military Airport Relocation Issue Must Be Promoted Under 'Whole-Government Leadership'

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province has expressed its position regarding the lack of progress in discussions on the airport relocation issue, the region's biggest concern.

Lee Geonseop, spokesperson for Jeonnam Province, stated in a press release on the 30th, "Jeonnam Province accepts Gwangju Metropolitan City's expression of regret over the failure to implement the inter-city agreement, including the 'postponement of the civilian airport relocation.'

He added, "The relocation of the military airport is a national issue directly related to national security and should be promoted under 'whole-of-government leadership.' Under the current support measures led by local governments, it is difficult for residents of the relocation area to accept the military airport relocation."

He continued, "Jeonnam Province and Gwangju City have proposed to the Prime Minister the formation of a 'Prime Minister's Office-led whole-of-government consultative body' to resolve the military airport issue under national leadership," emphasizing, "If the 'Prime Minister's Office-led whole-of-government consultative body' is formed, the province will strive to prepare 'comprehensive and inclusive regional development measures' that the residents of the relocation area can accept."

He added, "Through this, if 'innovative support measures' are prepared, the province will cooperate to ensure that the national policy project proceeds smoothly, including playing the role of 'mediator.'"

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