Hong Nampyo, Changwon Special City Mayor, Requests Ministry of National Defense to Consider Relocating Shooting Range

Progress of Changwon National Industrial Complex 2.0 and More

A Session Where the Mayor Explains Directly

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam, visited the city hall press room on the morning of the 4th to personally explain recent municipal issues, including the construction of a rifle-only shooting range for the US Forces Korea, which has become a hot topic.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam, took time to personally explain municipal issues, including the construction of a rifle-only shooting range for the U.S. Forces Korea.

Regarding the US Forces Korea shooting range, he said, “We are well aware of the concerns and worries of the citizens. Although there are limitations as a local government, to address citizens’ concerns such as safety and property rights protection, we have first taken measures to halt construction, conducted on-site investigations with our city’s participation under the Ministry of National Defense’s supervision, held residents’ briefings, and today sent an official letter to the Ministry of National Defense requesting consideration of relocating the shooting range to fundamentally resolve the issue.” He added, “We will continue to make efforts for practical consultations with the Ministry of National Defense.”

Regarding the progress of Changwon National Industrial Complex 2.0, which was selected as a new national industrial complex candidate site last March, he stated, “We are doing our best to swiftly establish the national industrial complex to foster future advanced industries.” He continued, “On the afternoon of the 4th at 2 p.m., I will attend the 2nd meeting of the ‘Pan-Government Promotion Support Group’ for the new national industrial complex held in the main conference room of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in Sejong City, where I will emphasize that National Industrial Complex 2.0 is a core national infrastructure and request support for smooth project promotion, including proposing revisions to the ‘Guidelines for Establishing Urban and County Management Plans for Adjusting Development Restriction Zones’ for rapid project advancement.”

Mayor Hong said, “Various difficult situations continue both domestically and internationally. However, I believe that if we unite with the citizens, there is no hardship we cannot overcome and no wall we cannot cross. We will move forward together with the citizens. I ask for your great interest and support.”

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