Gyeongnam Province Urges Ministry of Land to Lift Development Restriction Zone in Changwon

Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province (left), and Moon Seong-yo, Director General of the Land and Urban Office at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, are discussing current projects at the regional council.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Gyeongsangnam-do met with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on the 1st to resolve long-standing local issues.

On the same day, Gyeongnam Province visited the development-restricted area in the Changwon region to emphasize the necessity of lifting the restrictions and explained plans for land use after the restrictions are lifted.

Governor Park Wan-su held a meeting with Moon Seong-yo, Director General of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s Land and Urban Office, in the provincial government reception room.

Governor Park urged the lifting of restrictions, stating, “The development-restricted area is an obstacle to attracting investment and securing business locations in Gyeongnam.”

He also requested, “Please take active interest in resolving land use regulations and establishing transportation infrastructure so that the tourism industry, which has a high employment creation effect, can become a growth engine.”

The two attended a regional council meeting held in the central conference room to discuss local issues.

At the meeting, Gyeongnam Province proposed ▲ reflecting the basic plan for Gadeokdo New Airport ▲ revising the Gadeokdo New Airport Act ▲ establishing a high-speed train on the Gyeongjeon Line to Suseo ▲ expanding the Ham-an Chilwon~Daegu Hyeonpung highway ▲ expanding the Sacheon IC~Hadong IC highway.

They also requested ▲ extending the starting point of the national road network from Goseong~Uiryeong~Hapcheon ▲ constructing the South Coast Island Highway ▲ upgrading and opening the Sangbuk~Ungsang national road ▲ government-led toll reduction on private roads ▲ lifting development restrictions.

A provincial official said, “We will work with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to find solutions for the discussed pending projects,” adding, “We will continue efforts to make this an opportunity to promote regional balanced development policies that connect hubs and transportation networks at the center of development projects.”

Director General Moon said, “It is meaningful to discuss the issues necessary for Gyeongnam’s development together,” and added, “We will continuously discuss the proposals with Gyeongnam Province and actively support so that Gyeongnam can make a significant leap forward.”

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