Kim Kwang-cheol, Yeoncheon County Governor, "Deep Regret Over Exclusion from 3rd Relocation of Provincial Public Institutions"

"Disappointing Emphasis on Existing Infrastructure Development and Transportation Accessibility Over 'Regional Balanced Development'"

Press conference by Kim Gwang-cheol, Yeoncheon County Governor (center in photo), following the non-selection for the third relocation of public institutions in the province [Provided by Yeoncheon County]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Kim Gwang-cheol, the governor of Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi Province, expressed regret regarding the 'Decision on the 3rd Relocation Site of Gyeonggi Province Public Institutions.'

On the 28th, Governor Kim held a press conference at the county office and stated, "I deeply regret that our county was not included in the decision on the 3rd relocation site of the provincial public institutions."

Governor Kim said, "Our county is the only area recovered after the Korean War and has been a symbolic region that has made special sacrifices for the country for over 70 years," adding, "As a result, due to continuous underdevelopment, our actual financial independence rate is 12%, and with a population of 43,000, we rank lowest in Gyeonggi Province."

He continued, "During the local elections in June 2018, at a campaign event at Jeongok Terminal in Yeoncheon, Governor Lee Jae-myung first expressed the provincial government philosophy by saying, 'Special compensation for special sacrifices is fairness,' which raised great expectations among our residents for this public institution relocation."

Furthermore, he emphasized, "Looking at the recent relocation decision, it seems that existing infrastructure development and transportation accessibility were prioritized over 'special compensation for special sacrifices' and 'regional balanced development,' which is very disappointing. Moving forward, there should be more policy consideration for these aspects."

Governor Kim especially stated, "Since the opening of Yeoncheon-gun, local residents, organizations, and even youth united in one will to collect signatures, showing a passion and earnestness not seen in other cities and counties, which makes it even more regrettable. I feel sorry that we were not finally selected."

He added, "The determination shown by our residents this time deeply impressed me and over 700 public officials, and I promise to continue to dedicate myself to county administration while cherishing that passion in my heart."

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