Pohang Mayor Lee Gang-deok, "Fully Committed to Attracting Investment and Creating a Business-Friendly City"

Continuous Promotion of New Industries Linked to Government Policies on Battery and Bio

Comprehensive Measures to Address Weather Anomalies Such as Heavy Rainfall in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

Mayor Lee Kang-deok of Pohang urging full efforts to attract investment and create a business-friendly city.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] On the 17th, Mayor Lee Kang-deok of Pohang said at the current issue inspection executive meeting, “I ask you to devote all your efforts to attracting more investments and securing the foundation of a business-friendly city for a sustainable and solid future of Pohang.”

Mayor Lee Kang-deok said, “With the rapid growth of the battery industry due to the expansion of the electric vehicle market, I ask you to focus all your capabilities on institutional improvements and infrastructure construction so that Pohang can take the lead and accelerate its leap as the ‘K-Battery Central City.’ In particular, since there is a shortage of sites for secondary battery companies, please actively prepare for the creation of new industrial complexes and devise various plans to link them with the city’s ‘Battery Global Innovation Special Zone.’”

He added, “The establishment of a research-oriented medical school at POSTECH and the construction of the Yeongilman Bridge are also important long-standing projects that will serve as stepping stones for fostering the bio-health industry and balanced national development, so please make every effort to expedite their progress by utilizing all available resources.”

Regarding the recent massive damage caused by heavy rains due to abnormal weather in the metropolitan area and elsewhere, he urged, “As abnormal climate intensifies and the frequency of heavy rains increases, please prepare comprehensive and mid-to-long-term countermeasures to proactively respond to this crisis situation.”

He said, “Since jobs are most important for a robust livelihood economy, please process permits and approvals for companies investing in the region at the highest possible speed, and also handle civil complaints swiftly to further enhance the satisfaction of administrative services.”

Mayor Lee Kang-deok emphasized, “In line with the new government’s national policies, I ask you to actively practice administration with a sense of mission for future generations, with a united heart and mind, looking 100 years ahead, for the innovative fostering of new industries for sustainable development of Pohang and for the happiness and safety of its citizens.”

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