Kim Dong-yeon: "Gyeonggi Bukbu Special Self-Governing Province Will Become South Korea's New Growth Engine"

After Governor Kim Dong-yeon of Gyeonggi Province concluded the Vision Proclamation Ceremony for the Special Autonomous Province of Northern Gyeonggi on the 25th, he posted the following text and photo on his SNS.

Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, announced that he will nurture South Korea's new growth engine in the northern part of Gyeonggi.

On the 25th, after the proclamation ceremony of the Gyeonggi Northern Special Autonomous Province vision, Governor Kim stated on his social media (SNS), "South Korea is now at a crossroads between growth and stagnation," adding, "It is time to find and cultivate new growth engines."

He continued, "I have emphasized the tremendous potential of northern Gyeonggi," and stressed, "We will awaken that potential through 'overlapping regulation relief' and 'infrastructure development and investment.'"

He further said, "'The establishment of the Gyeonggi Northern Special Autonomous Province' and 'the grand development of northern Gyeonggi'?these two tracks will be 'game changers' to elevate South Korea to the next level," promising, "By 2040, we will invest 213.5 trillion won in northern Gyeonggi and attract private capital to increase South Korea's economic growth rate by more than 0.3 percentage points annually."

He also added, "We will create 60,000 jobs annually in northern Gyeonggi alone and 360,000 jobs nationwide, fostering growth beyond the metropolitan area," and "While unleashing the potential of northern Gyeonggi, we will also significantly improve the quality of life for local residents in areas such as transportation, healthcare, and housing."

Furthermore, he stated, "As the first step, I will meet with the Prime Minister tomorrow and request the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to hold a referendum on the establishment of the Gyeonggi Northern Special Autonomous Province," adding, "I will listen to various opinions and seek residents' consent. Northern Gyeonggi, which will become South Korea's new growth engine, will be properly nurtured in a completely different way from before."

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