Kim Hyung-mi, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member, "Measures Needed for Efficient Management of Public Contest Projects"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Kim Hyung-mi, a member of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Council, requested the executive branch to establish efficient management measures for public contest projects.

During the 5-minute free speech at the 5th plenary session of the 307th extraordinary meeting, Councilor Kim asserted, "Budget is being wasted due to indiscriminate and inefficient management of public contest projects such as the complex community center and national sports center, where more than twice the initially expected district funds have been投入."

She continued, "From 2019 to 2022, the scale of returned national and city-funded public contest projects totaled 248 cases, amounting to 22.2 billion won."

In particular, she said, "The newly constructed facilities, including a 300-seat performance hall, a senior welfare center, and a library, which had their project costs increased by about 10 billion won, have only 35 parking spaces, making it obvious that residents will face inconvenience and parking complaints." She added, "While returning the hard-earned national funds, the district continues to cover the budget shortfall with district funds due to poor administration, resulting in the inability to spend the budget where it is truly needed, and the damage ultimately falls on the residents."

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho yjm3070@asiae.co.kr

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