[2022 National Audit] Kim Dong-yeon "Promote Gyeonggi Northern Special Self-Governing Province as Soon as Possible"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon is attending the National Assembly Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee's audit of Gyeonggi Province on the 14th, responding to questions from lawmakers.

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, announced that he will actively promote the 'Gyeonggi Northern Special Autonomous Province' project in stages.

On the 14th, during the National Assembly Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee's audit of Gyeonggi Province, Kim responded to a question from Han Jun-ho, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea (Goyang-eul), regarding the division of Gyeonggi into north and south. He said, "At first, I was not confident about the Gyeonggi Northern Special Autonomous Province as it is now, but after traveling to various places during the election period and having conversations, and seeing the growth potential of the northern region, I became strongly confident."

He continued, "Currently, it is at the initial planning stage, and many procedures and processes are required until the establishment of the special autonomous province," adding, "We plan to promote projects that leverage the growth potential of the northern region."

In particular, he said, "If things continue as they are, the gap between the south and north will inevitably widen," and added, "We are looking for an efficient method to carry out two stages at once: dividing the province and immediately establishing the special autonomous province."

He also emphasized, "The Gyeonggi Northern Special Autonomous Province will be the third largest autonomous province following Gyeonggi Province and Seoul, and I am confident that the natural environment will be a growth potential," and said, "We will prepare a proper vision and action plan to develop it."

Furthermore, he stated, "I want to proceed with the procedures quickly while persuading with a vision blueprint," and added, "I hope to reach the special autonomous province stage by the end of the first phase. If possible, I want to create momentum for the special autonomous province before the political schedule starts in 2024."

Regarding this, Kim Hee-guk, a member of the People Power Party (Gyeongbuk Gunwi, Uiseong, Cheongsong, Yeongdeok), advised, "Most integration or division projects so far have only looked good on the surface," and said, "You need to have clear and specific details about the division to avoid failure."

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