Gyeonggi-do, Northern Cities and Counties Promote 'Resident-Centered' Issue Resolution

Improvement of Hantan River Water Quality, US Military Base Land, and Regional Balanced Development Projects

Discussion on Current Issues of Camp Nimble Site in Dongducheon City [Gyeonggi-do]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Gyeonggi Province is taking steps to address pressing issues in the northern region of Gyeonggi, including improving the color quality of the Hantan River, managing U.S. military base sites, and promoting balanced regional development.

According to the province on the 8th, the Office of Balanced Development Planning visited cities and counties in northern Gyeonggi last month to discuss current issues. They decided to implement measures to improve the color quality of the Hantan River in Yangju City and to support operating costs for public sewage treatment plants.

Discussions were held with Uijeongbu City and Dongducheon City regarding the U.S. military base sites such as Camp Jackson and Camp Stanley, as well as the Tapdong Valley.

Uijeongbu City requested the inclusion of the total amount for lifting development restrictions to facilitate smooth development of Camp Jackson, along with requests for the use of the northern part of Camp Stanley base and some land usage.

The province plans to discuss these matters with the relevant departments in the Urban Housing Office and then proceed with consultations with the Ministry of National Defense and other related agencies.

Dongducheon City requested the prompt processing of changes to the comprehensive development plan for the remaining site of Camp Nimble. The province is considering holding a public hearing within the year and requesting approval from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

Yeoncheon County asked the province to actively support strengthening cooperation with neighboring local governments such as Cheorwon County to revitalize the Hantan River basin.

The province plans to prepare support measures, including promoting a Gyeonggi Province?Gangwon Province cooperation meeting in February.

Yeon Je-chan, Director of the Office of Balanced Development Planning, said, "Northern Gyeonggi faces many urgent and important livelihood issues in various areas. We will swiftly promote support measures in cooperation with the Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Gangwon Province, and others to resolve these issues promptly."

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