Gyeongnam Governor Park Wansu: "We Must Establish a Control Tower and System for Disaster Response"

Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, speaking about the need for a control tower and related systems for disaster response at the Department and Bureau Heads Meeting.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] “A control tower that enables rapid linkage and cooperation among the 119 Fire Situation Room, 112 Police Situation Room, and local government situation rooms in disaster situations, along with a supporting system, is necessary.”

Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, stated this at the heads of departments and bureaus meeting on the 7th.

He added, “Since the Itaewon incident, measures to strengthen safety management for events without organizers are being publicized,” and said, “The province’s role as a coordinator in policy areas such as disasters is important.”

He continued, “The Autonomous Police Committee, established to handle police affairs closely related to residents’ daily lives such as public safety, order, and traffic, must take a more active role so that residents can feel its effects.”

Governor Park also mentioned Robot Land, which is currently involved in ongoing litigation.

He said, “Until the lawsuit is over, we should not just wait and watch but find overall operational directions and revitalization plans for Robot Land.”

He also instructed to check whether various centers, including the Robot Research Center, are operating as intended and to prepare so that they can function properly.

At the Investment Attraction Advisory Committee meeting held on the 4th, an advisory member mentioned a matter and requested ▲expansion of agreements between large local companies and regional universities ▲taking on a mediating role in supplying customized technical personnel.

Governor Park also emphasized the urgency of nurturing experts in new work fields.

“As administrative demands are changing significantly, please establish and implement plans to cultivate specialized personnel needed in various fields such as logistics, tourism development, and UAM.”

He requested ▲production and utilization of provincial promotional materials by sector ▲organization of materials on Gyeongnam’s tourism, culture, industry, and investment attraction ▲preparation of materials targeting foreigners.

He also ordered ▲analysis of regional effects related to Poland nuclear power plant orders and presentation of corporate support directions ▲policies for vulnerable groups ▲a comprehensive review of the development direction of Gyeongnam FC.

Governor Park stressed, “Beyond disasters, the province should act as a coordinator rather than a supervisor regarding affairs pursued by each city and county in welfare, urban development, culture, and other areas.”

He added, “The province must play a mediating and coordinating role to prevent significant disparities in welfare policies by region or overlapping investments in specific fields.”

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