The Nation's First Special Local Government, the 'Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Special Union,' Launches

Administrative Notice of Installation Basis Regulations from the 18th

Will Become a 1-Hour Lifestyle, Economy, and Cultural Community

Gyeongnam Provincial Government Office.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Gyeongsangnam-do will conduct an administrative notice for 20 days starting from the 18th regarding the "Busan·Ulsan·Gyeongnam Special Union Agreement," which serves as the basis for establishing the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam (Bu-Ul-Gyeong) Special Local Government.

Aiming to commence operations on January 1 next year, the agreement includes essential provisions for the establishment and operation of the special local government, reflecting the Local Autonomy Act and the conditions of the Bu-Ul-Gyeong region.

The main contents include ▲Purpose of establishing the Bu-Ul-Gyeong special local government (Article 1) ▲Matters related to the name, jurisdiction, constituent local governments, affairs, and basic plans of the special local government (Articles 2 to 8) ▲Composition and operation of the special local government council and executive body (Articles 9 to 19) ▲Joining, withdrawal, and dissolution of the special local government (Articles 20 to 21) ▲Commencement date of operations (Supplementary provisions).

Development Strategy for the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Mega-Region.

The province plans to name the special local government "BusanUlsanGyeongnam Special Union," establish its office in a central area geographically located in the middle of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam, and operate with a total of 27 council members, nine from each city and province.

The agreement, agreed upon by the three cities and provinces, will undergo a 20-day administrative notice, followed by resolutions from the city and provincial councils, approval from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and official notification procedures.

By collecting public opinions on the agreement until April 7, obtaining resolutions from the city and provincial councils, and receiving approval from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety for official notification, the nation’s first special local government is expected to launch within the first half of the year.

The three cities and provinces plan to complete the Bu-Ul-Gyeong super metropolitan area development plan by the end of March, establish the basic plan by the end of the year, enact necessary ordinances and regulations, and organize administrative structures, preparing to officially commence operations from January 1, 2023.

Ha Jongmok, Director of Planning and Coordination, stated, “To accelerate Bu-Ul-Gyeong cooperation, active cooperation and support from the provincial council are necessary in connection with government support strategies such as legal system improvements and financial base establishment.”

He also said, “We hope for the active interest and support of the residents so that the agreement can be promptly passed by the city and provincial councils, allowing us to take the first step safely toward creating the Bu-Ul-Gyeong Mega City.”

A Gyeongnam Province official said, “Focusing on the three major areas of industry, talent, and space, the super metropolitan area development plan will nurture and connect each field, transforming Bu-Ul-Gyeong into a one-hour living, economic, and cultural community.”

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