Changwon City Holds 'Jinhae New Port Forum for a New Future'

We Must Join Forces to Make Jinhae New Port a Place for Coexistence with Local Residents

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] On the 6th, Changwon City in Gyeongnam held a policy discussion at Jinhae Marine Solar Park for the prompt construction of Jinhae New Port.

At the discussion, specific measures were presented to secure global competitiveness for Jinhae New Port.

Additionally, considerations were made for local residents who might be marginalized during the development process, and various plans for regional coexistence were proposed.

Professor Ryu Donggeun of Korea Maritime University stated, "For the success of the Jinhae New Port construction project, it is necessary to provide affordable rental fees and tax benefits to establish a foundation for companies using Jinhae New Port to conduct business," adding, "Special zone development is needed to attract port logistics-related companies to the hinterland complex."

He also called for the development of a smart Jinhae New Port, fostering related industries, creating an advanced port logistics industrial complex, early establishment of hinterland-connected transportation networks, and attracting a second campus of Korea Maritime University.

In particular, he emphasized, "To compete with China, it is essential to develop a port special zone alongside Jinhae New Port to increase the investment value of Jinhae New Port."

Mayor Heo Seongmu said, "Jinhae New Port must be constructed promptly as a growth engine for Changwon City and the southeastern region, and the plan should be made to coexist with the city to embrace the sentiments of local residents," adding, "For that, logistics, industrial, business, and educational facilities that can support the port in the hinterland must also be established together."

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