Gangjin-gun Secures 1.5 Billion KRW in Special Grants

Urban Planning Road Construction 1.3 Billion Won, Bicycle City Branding 200 Million Won Confirmed

Exterior view of Gangjin-gun Office (Photo by Gangjin-gun)

[Gangjin＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] Gangjin County, Jeollanam-do announced on the 5th that it secured 1.5 billion KRW in special grants from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety for the first half of the year.

With this special grant secured, not only will the county's financial burden be reduced, but it is also expected to accelerate the ongoing projects such as the Gangjin Hyanggyo to Munhwa Village urban planning road construction (700 million KRW), Green Villa to Dongseong-ri roundabout urban planning road construction (600 million KRW), and support for branding the city as a bicycle-friendly city (200 million KRW).

The urban planning road construction projects for the Gangjin Hyanggyo to Munhwa Village section and the Green Villa to Dongseong-ri roundabout section will widen and expand the deteriorated existing roads, providing residents with more comfortable transportation convenience.

Additionally, with the opening of the Gangjin-Gwangju Expressway and the completion of the Kkachinaejae Tunnel construction?a 30-year wish of the residents of Buksam-myeon?it is expected to dramatically improve accessibility to Gangjin town.

The county plans to lead the development of the underdeveloped eastern area of Gangjin-eup by completing the roads as early as possible using the secured special grants, and through projects such as the Happy Housing construction promoted together with LH Corporation and the Dongseong-ri project.

Meanwhile, the bicycle city branding support project will establish the ‘Green Bicycle Travel Center on Two Wheels’ in the first half of next year, linking it with projects around Gangjin Bay Ecological Park to activate bicycle tourism harmonized with the reeds and coastal paths of Gangjin Bay.

County Governor Lee Seung-ok said, “I am especially pleased that we can resolve the inconveniences of residents by improving the roads in the underdeveloped Dongseong-ri area through this special grant,” and added, “We will put more effort into creating an ‘eco-friendly stay-type tourist destination’ in Gangjin where visitors can heal through bicycle travel and stay.”

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