Wife of Gwangyang Mayor's Land Road Development, Long-Awaited Project for Local Residents... Proceeding Normally

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] “The road between Jinsang Icheon and Jinwol Singi has been a long-cherished project for the residents of Jinsang and Jinwol for 25 years, and it has finally taken the first step with the detailed design service,” said the residents on the 7th, urging, “Please ensure the road construction proceeds smoothly so that this long-standing wish of the region can be fulfilled.”

The County Road No. 6 has recently become controversial due to allegations of conflict of interest, as the road was constructed on land owned by the wife of Jeong Hyun-bok, mayor of Gwangyang City.

Representatives of the residents of Jinsang and Jinwol stated, “County Road No. 6 appears to be a newly proposed project as part of Mayor Jeong Hyun-bok’s campaign promises during the 2018 local elections, and it has recently been reported in the media. Although some public opinion questions the necessity of the road construction, we want to dispel misunderstandings and prevent the project from being postponed.”

They further explained that the road between Jinsang Icheon and Jinwol Singi has been used as a commuting route for students and a travel route for residents between Jinwol and Jinsang since the Japanese colonial period. After being designated as a county road route on June 30, 1994, residents of Jinsang and Jinwol have persistently demanded the road construction since 2014, making it a long-standing project.

In particular, the residents of Jinsang mentioned that since the completion of Suwo Dam in 1978, most areas of Jinsang have been designated as waterfront zones of the Yeongsan and Seomjin River basins, imposing significant restrictions on regional development and private property rights. Therefore, road construction connecting the regions is more urgent here than anywhere else.

They expect that the road construction between Jinsang Icheon and Jinwol Singi will shorten travel distances between the two underdeveloped areas, improve transportation convenience, enhance agricultural production and distribution functions, and greatly contribute to improving living conditions and revitalizing the local economy. They insist that prompt progress is essential.

Following the road construction demands from the representatives of Jinsang and Jinwol residents, some of the conflict of interest allegations against Mayor Jeong Hyun-bok are expected to be resolved.

A citizen, Mr. A, said, “I thought it was a rushed, secretive administration for the mayor’s benefit through unnecessary road construction, but if it is a road essential to Jinsang and Jinwol residents and a long-standing wish, I think it should be viewed differently.”

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