Governor Kim Kyung-soo Consults with People Power Party Gyeongnam Provincial Party for National Fund Securing

Major Issues Including Regional Ultra-Wide Cooperation and Proposal to Increase Budget by 266.4 Billion KRW for 34 Projects

Kim Kyung-soo, Governor of Gyeongnam Province.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Kim Kyung-soo, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, met with the People Power Party's Gyeongnam region members of the National Assembly to share provincial administration issues and requested bipartisan cooperation to secure next year's national budget.

On the morning of the 27th, at the 'People Power Party Gyeongnam Provincial Party - Gyeongsangnam-do Budget Policy Council' held at the Glad Yeouido Hotel in Seoul, People Power Party Gyeongnam region members of the National Assembly including Yoon Han-hong, the provincial party chairman, Park Dae-chul, Cho Hae-jin, Yoon Young-seok, Park Wan-soo, Kang Ki-yoon, Jeong Jeom-sik, Ha Young-je, Choi Hyung-doo, Seo Il-jun, and Kang Min-guk attended.

From Gyeongnam Province, Governor Kim, Vice Governor Ha Byung-pil, and heads of relevant departments in charge of major issues were present.

In his opening remarks, Governor Kim mentioned past achievements such as the initial budget of 10 trillion won, the industrial complex renovation project, securing budget for early commencement of the Western Gyeongnam KTX, and designation of specialized complexes for materials, parts, and equipment, expressing gratitude to the assembly members for their cooperation.

Governor Kim explained, "It is not easy to solve the problem of young people flocking to the metropolitan area by the province's efforts alone," and added, "We are creating a platform that can compete with the metropolitan area through the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam (Bu-Ul-Gyeong) Megacity."

He continued, "Is there a distinction between ruling and opposition parties regarding regional issues?" urging bipartisan cooperation, and said, "It is confirmed through Gyeongnam's situation that it is difficult to move forward without cooperation and social consensus," and "I hope we will continue to join forces for regional development."

Following this, Director Cho Young-jin of the Provincial Planning and Coordination Office explained provincial administration issues and budget project proposals, leading to a full-scale discussion on securing next year's national budget.

The province requested attention and generous support for major ongoing projects such as establishing a central government support system for ultra-wide-area cooperation by region, expanding metropolitan public transportation networks, prompt promotion of Gadeok New Airport construction, early commencement of the Southern Inland High-Speed Railway, and win-win cooperation between Yeongnam and Honam regions including the southern coast and southern central areas.

The major national budget projects requested by the province, including the construction of the maritime section of National Road No. 5 (Geoje~Masan), amount to 266.4 billion won.

The province will continue budget policy consultations with the Democratic Party Gyeongnam Provincial Party on the 30th.

Since government ministries will begin reviewing projects for next year's budget proposal starting next month, the province plans to maintain a close cooperative system and collaborate with ruling and opposition local members of the National Assembly to secure the national budget and resolve major regional issues.

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