Byungno Lee, Damyang County Governor, Works Diligently to Solve Water Source Issues Centered on Living Areas

Attended the First Gwangju-Jeonnam Northern Region Win-Win Development Council of the 8th Civilian Administration

Engaged in In-Depth Discussions on Water Source Solutions and Tourism Collaboration Proposals

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Lee Byeongno, the mayor of Damyang County, attended the first Gwangju-Jeonnam Northern Region Win-Win Development Council of the 8th local government and discussed mutual cooperation to resolve pending issues in Damyang County.

According to the county on the 22nd, on the 19th, Lee Byeongno, mayor of Damyang County, Kim Hanjong, mayor of Jangseong County, Moon In, mayor of Gwangju Buk-gu, and Park Byunggyu, mayor of Gwangsan-gu, held a meeting to prepare a blueprint for win-win development in the northern region of Gwangju and Jeonnam.

Through the council, they promised to jointly propose to Gwangju City to solve the water shortage caused by the urban development of the Goseo Bochonjigu area promoted by Damyang County.

They also proposed tourism cooperation linking the nature and culture of Damyang County and Gwangju Buk-gu to promote the Mudeungsan area as a tourist attraction.

Mayor Lee Byeongno said, “To achieve win-win development in the northern region, we must join forces,” and added, “We will continue to actively respond to joint issues by pooling our strength based on a solid cooperative system and exchanges.”

Meanwhile, the Gwangju-Jeonnam Northern Region Win-Win Development Council was launched in January 2019 to promote cooperation in various fields such as economy, industry, transportation, and environment among Gwangju Buk-gu, Gwangsan-gu, Damyang County, and Jangseong County in Jeonnam. Moon In, mayor of Gwangju Buk-gu, was appointed as the chairman for the first half of the year.

So far, through a total of five meetings, they have discussed major agendas such as the Jangseong KTX access, joint response to public institution relocation, and administrative district adjustments related to the development project of the Advanced 3 District.

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