Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok Requests Support for Long-cherished Projects from National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seok

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, made proposals to Park Byeong-seok, Speaker of the National Assembly, regarding the long-cherished projects of the residents.

According to Jeonnam Province on the 12th, Governor Kim, who met Speaker Park Byeong-seok visiting the provincial office that day, explained 10 regional issues including the establishment of a national medical school in Jeonnam and support for follow-up measures on the Yeosu-Suncheon Incident, as well as policy tasks for Jeonnam’s development, and requested active support.

The main topic of the meeting between Speaker Park and Governor Kim that day was the Shinan 8.2GW Offshore Wind Power Complex, a leading project of Korea’s Green New Deal.

Speaker Park said, “At the 5th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament held in Vienna, Austria on September 7 and 8, I introduced the world’s largest 8.2GW offshore wind power complex as Korea’s representative Green New Deal project, which received great response from other country speakers. In particular, the plan by Jeonnam Province, where the government, local governments, and the private sector jointly promote the project and share the development benefits with residents, attracted great interest.”

Governor Kim said, “I appreciate Speaker Park’s interest and support for Jeonnam’s offshore wind power. We will accelerate the establishment of the offshore wind power complex that will lead the global energy transition.”

Then, Governor Kim proposed regional issues and policy tasks for Jeonnam’s development.

As provincial government issues, he explained ▲ establishment of a national medical university ▲ support for the establishment of an integrated permit organization for offshore wind power ▲ creation of a space launch vehicle industry cluster ▲ inclusion of an ultra-high-power laser research facility in the national plan ▲ support for follow-up measures of the Yeosu-Suncheon Incident Special Act, and requested full support at the National Assembly level.

He also proposed 69 policy tasks for Jeonnam’s development to be reflected in the next government’s national agenda for the construction of a new southern marine and eco-friendly capital in the southern Namhae region, comparable to the economic capital Seoul and administrative capital Sejong.

In response, Speaker Park said, “Regarding the establishment of a national medical university requested by the governor during his visit to the National Assembly on the 5th, I urged the relevant ministers to establish it in Jeonnam. I will also pay great attention and support the prompt restoration of honor for the Yeosu-Suncheon 10.19 Incident.”

He added, “I also learned about happiness policies such as the 1,000 won passenger ferry. I will convey the great intentions of Jeonnam’s future industries, such as the space launch vehicle industry cluster, to the relevant ministries to ensure that the wishes of Jeonnam residents are fulfilled.”

Speaker Park also expressed his active support, saying, “As Jeonnam is a cultural and culinary hub, I will take special interest and care in establishing the National Namdo Food Promotion Institute to promote K-Food worldwide.”

Governor Kim said, “Thanks to the Speaker’s efforts to create a cooperative atmosphere in the National Assembly, laws most desired by residents such as the ‘Korea Energy Science and Technology University Act,’ the ‘Yeosu-Suncheon 10.19 Incident Special Act,’ and the ‘Hometown Love Donation Act’ were enacted, and the ‘Island Development Promotion Act’ for establishing the Korea Island Promotion Agency was also amended. During the 19th National Assembly, you showed more interest and care for Jeonnam’s issues than anyone else,” expressing gratitude.

Governor Kim has embarked on a rigorous schedule to meet key figures in the government, National Assembly, and political parties to secure the 2022 government budget.

Prior to this meeting, he also met Speaker Park at the National Assembly on the 5th to discuss regional issues.

Jeonnam Province plans to launch an all-out effort to secure national funds by having the governor and all department heads frequently visit the National Assembly and government ministries until December 2, when the government budget is finalized.

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