Gong Yeong-min, Goheung County Governor, Busy Promoting Regional Development from the New Year

Meeting with Jeonnam Governor ... Joint Response Consultation for Resolving Local Issues

[Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shim Jeong-woo] Gong Young-min, the governor of Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do, has taken swift action from the beginning of 2023 to resolve key local issues.

On the 4th, Governor Gong visited various departments at the Jeonnam Provincial Office, exchanged New Year's greetings with the staff, and had a meeting with Kim Young-rok, the governor of Jeollanam-do.

The visit to Jeonnam Province aimed to strengthen ties with the provincial government and raise awareness of Goheung so that major projects accelerating Goheung’s future development could proceed at full speed.

During the meeting with the Jeonnam governor, they expressed gratitude for the recent designation of the space launch vehicle industry cluster and discussed joint measures for future infrastructure development, including the establishment of a national industrial complex for launch vehicles, private launch sites, and combustion facilities.

They also sought support and cooperation from Jeonnam Province for regional key projects such as the construction of the Gwangju?Goheung-eup?Naro Space Center highway, the Beolgyo?Goheung (Doyang) railway, the Geogeumdo Silk Road trail development, and the Goheung Drone Expo.

Governor Gong said, “To realize the Goheung vision of building a foundation for a population of 100,000 in 10 years, it is essential to complete the projects currently underway or planned.” He added, “We will continue to build a solid cooperative system with Jeonnam Province and actively work to ensure that Goheung’s key projects are reflected in government budgets.”

Meanwhile, on the 2nd, Governor Gong visited the Naro Space Center area, the planned site for the space launch vehicle industry cluster, reaffirming his commitment to the prompt advancement of the project. He also plans to strengthen field-centered administration ahead of other local governments by addressing urgent issues first.

Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shim Jeong-woo hss79@asiae.co.kr

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