Jeonnam Provincial Council 'Island Development Research Group Research Service' Interim Report

The Jeonnam Island Development Research Association held an interim report meeting on the 21st to promote the development and revitalization of islands in Jeonnam Province. Photo by Jeonnam Provincial Council

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] The Jeonnam Provincial Council announced on the 21st that it held the ‘Island Development Research Group Midterm Report Meeting.’

At the meeting, discussions were held on the ‘Policy Research for Revitalizing Island Development in Jeonnam Province’ to prepare alternatives for the development of Jeonnam island areas, and the ‘Policy Research to Prevent Population Outflow in Jeonnam Island Areas’ to respond to local extinction faced by fishing villages.

Professor Park Sung-hyun of Mokpo National University, who is responsible for the research project, stated, “In response to the government-wide ‘Island Development Promotion Measures’ following the revision of the Island Development Promotion Act, comprehensive support plans by Jeonnam Province need to be prepared. We focused on analyzing the current status and conditions of Jeonnam’s island areas and preparing policy alternatives accordingly.”

Assemblyman Na Kwang-guk (Democratic Party, Muan 2) said, “The purpose of this research group is to improve the quality of life of island residents and achieve sustainable island development. As Jeonnam Province has the largest number of islands nationwide, we will seek and proactively implement policies and project promotion plans for sustainable island development.”

Assemblyman Jeong Kwang-ho (Democratic Party, Sinan 2), who attended the meeting, said, “The rural fishing areas of Jeonnam Province are facing a serious risk of regional extinction. Although various policies are being implemented to solve this problem, they have not shown clear effects. We will prepare more specific and practical measures through the enactment of local ordinances and other means.”

Meanwhile, the Island Development Research Group was formed with 11 provincial council members who share the same will to contribute to the balanced development of islands and the improvement of the quality of life of island residents, with Assemblyman Na Kwang-guk as the representative, and is conducting policy research activities.

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