Gwangju City and Jeonnam Province Welcome Launch of 'Pan-Government Consultative Body' to Resolve Military Airport Issues

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Metropolitan City and Jeonnam Province expressed their welcome on the 31st for the launch of the ‘Prime Minister’s Office-led Pan-Governmental Consultative Body’ announced by Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun to resolve the Gwangju military airport issue.

The military airport relocation issue is a national matter directly related to national security, but it had not been smoothly promoted due to the limitations of the ‘local government-led’ donation and transfer method rather than the central government.

Both the city and province agreed on the need for the government’s leading role in the military airport relocation project, which requires enormous resources and support, and have continuously requested the central government to actively engage in resolving the military airport issue.

Regarding the launch of the ‘Prime Minister’s Office-led Pan-Governmental Consultative Body,’ both the city and province stated that they will participate in the ‘Pan-Governmental Consultative Body’ and work together to prepare ‘comprehensive and inclusive support measures’ acceptable to the residents of the relocation area.

In addition, concerning the establishment of the metropolitan railway network, Gwangju and Jeonnam agreed to actively cooperate to ensure that the Gwangju~Naju (Sangmu Station~Innovation City~Naju Station) line and the Gwangju~Hwasun (Sotae Station~Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital) line are reflected in the national plan.

Furthermore, Gwangju City actively supported the joint hosting of COP28 (the 28th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties) for the South Coast and South Central regions, involving 10 cities and counties from Jeonnam and Gyeongnam provinces.

If this meeting is confirmed, it is expected to enhance the status and role as a global leader in responding to global climate change, realize the great cause of national balanced development as well as promote harmony between Yeongnam and Honam regions.

Going forward, both the city and province plan to closely cooperate for the joint prosperity and future development of Gwangju and Jeonnam based on mutual respect and trust.

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