Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, "Residents Want Waterfront Park Golf Course Installation"

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] On the 25th, Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, ordered the “resolution of park golf course issues” at the meeting of heads of departments and bureaus.

Governor Park began by saying, “Recently, the population enjoying park golf has rapidly increased, leading to many demands for the installation of park golf courses utilizing waterfront spaces.”

“Administration must keep up with changes in citizens’ lifestyles and preferences,” he said, adding, “It is the role of the administration to develop infrastructure for leisure sports activities preferred by the residents.”

He then mentioned the regional differences in regulations by the local environmental offices regarding park golf courses, emphasizing, “We must closely consult with the Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office and ease regulations so that park golf courses and similar waterfront spaces can be utilized within the range that does not affect flow and water quality.”

Governor Park Wansu of Gyeongnam Province is leading the meeting of department and bureau heads. [Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]

Governor Park also said, “The issue of manpower supply is important for the sustainable development of industries,” and instructed, “Review the establishment of an Industrial Manpower Support Office at the provincial level to systematically supply manpower.”

“By creating an Industrial Manpower Support Office, we need to build a manpower support system covering not only the supply of foreign workers but also key industries, advanced industries, and the agricultural sector,” he said.

He also proposed creating a Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin General’s Trail along the southern coast in cooperation with Jeonnam Province.

“It is necessary to develop a circular trail encompassing both land and sea routes to enjoy the general’s battle sites such as the Battle of Myeongnyang, the Battle of Noryang, and the Battle of Hansan, as well as the natural scenery of the southern coast, and to commercialize it as a tourism product,” he said.

Regarding Bugok Hot Springs in Changnyeong, he requested measures to revitalize the area, which has declined compared to the past, including ▲creating leisure and cultural spaces preferred by youth ▲attracting investment and urban redevelopment.

Governor Park also mentioned the severe difficulties faced by farmers due to the recent collapse of Korean beef prices, soaring feed costs, and failures in supply and demand control of onions and garlic.

He added that provincial-level measures should be prepared to support farmers and that proposals for government policies should also be made.

In preparation for the government’s promotion of education freedom zones to revitalize local education and the pilot implementation of transferring university support authority to local governments, he urged prior consultation and preparation with the Office of Education so that Gyeongnam can advance ahead of other cities and provinces.

Regarding the indoor mask-wearing mandate being changed to a recommendation starting from the 30th, he emphasized, “Follow government guidelines to establish clear and definite standards and principles at the provincial level, inform residents to avoid confusion, and thoroughly prepare to ensure there are no problems with severe patient beds and emergency transport systems.”

Governor Park pointed out that there are limitations in the province’s management and supervision functions when the chairperson of investment and foundation institutions is the governor.

He said, “The articles of incorporation and other regulations should be amended to appoint external personnel as chairpersons,” and requested, “The responsible departments should play an active role in the decision-making process of investment and foundation institutions.”

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