"Civil Airport Integration and Military Airport Relocation Issues... Resolved Through Mutual Cooperation"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Metropolitan Council proposed on the 15th to "resolve the issue through a path of coexistence" regarding the integration of civilian airports and the relocation of military airports.

On the same day, the Gwangju City Council issued a statement saying, "We oppose the airport issue escalating into a conflict between Gwangju City and Jeonnam Province."

They emphasized, "Both Gwangju and Jeonnam must now sincerely unite their strength and wisdom to overcome the difficulties together."

Furthermore, they suggested, "The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport should finalize the 6th Comprehensive Airport Development Plan as originally proposed, considering the progress of the military airport relocation and local opinions, and put an end to the controversies caused by the airport issue."

The Comprehensive Airport Development Plan is a statutory plan established every five years. According to the 6th plan, the timing of the integrated relocation of Muan International Airport and Gwangju Civilian Airport will be decided comprehensively, taking into account the progress of the military airport relocation and local opinions.

The City Council stated, "The intergovernmental consultative body led by the Prime Minister's Office, including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Ministry of Strategy and Finance, Ministry of National Defense, and Ministry of the Interior and Safety, is brainstorming to find measures acceptable to the residents of the relocation area."

They continued, "The government must promptly present comprehensive and extraordinary national-level support measures that local residents can accept," reiterating their stance.

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