"Announced Directly Representing 400,000 Citizens"‥ Shin Dongheon, Mayor of Gwangju City, Resolves to Attract Gyeonggawon

"Hosting Gyeonggawon Will Be a Catalyst for Gwangju's Development"
Expected to Highlight Its Role as a Southeast Hub and Geographical Advantages

Shin Dong-heon, Mayor of Gwangju City, Personally Expresses the 400,000 Hopes for Attracting Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator [Provided by Gwangju City]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Shin Dong-heon, Mayor of Gwangju City, will personally appear as the final presenter for the selection of the Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency (Gyeongwon).

Gwangju City announced on the 21st, "Mayor Shin Dong-heon will directly represent the 400,000 citizens as a presenter in the second presentation of Gyeongwon to explain the necessity of attracting the agency."

During the presentation, Mayor Shin is expected to emphasize that 85% of Gwangju City's total area is subject to overlapping regulations such as the Paldang Water Source Protection Zone, limiting development, but also convey the expectation that attracting Gyeongwon will be a catalyst for the development of Gwangju City, which has a population of about 400,000 and over 6,200 small and medium-sized enterprises.

In particular, it is anticipated that he will highlight Gwangju City as the optimal location to serve as a hub for the southeastern region of Gyeonggi-do, given its geographical advantages with Gwanggyo and Pangyo Techno Valley and its status as a transportation nexus with access in all directions.

Mayor Shin stated, "The reality is that there is not a single public institution or corporate support agency under the central government located in Gwangju City," and added, "We have completed preparations to attract Gyeongwon and will convey the voices of 400,000 citizens."

Among the seven public institutions targeted for relocation in the third phase, six, including Gyeongwon and Gwangju City, passed the first round of the site selection competition and are now awaiting the second round and final results.

Gyeongwon is responsible for fostering small and medium-sized enterprises, nurturing the startup ecosystem, and promoting bio-health businesses.

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