Kim Seong, Jangheung County Governor, Conducts Communication Administration with 'Citizens Ask, Governor Answers'

National Safety Experience Center, National Jangheung Patriots Cemetery and Other Large-Scale National Projects Attracted

County Governor Kim Seong: "Full Effort to Attract National Projects, Public Institutions, and Private Investment Projects in

Kim Seong, the governor of Jangheung County, engaged in a dialogue with residents on the 11th under the theme "Residents Ask, Governor Answers."

According to the county on the 11th, the event held at the Jangheung County Residents' Hall proceeded in the order of presenting the achievements of county administration in 2023, announcing the direction of county administration for 2024, and dialogue with residents.

Governor Kim, who gave a presentation titled "A Miracle History, Together with the Residents," directly explained the achievements so far and future plans to the residents.

Governor Kim Seong stated, "In 2023, we attracted numerous large-scale national projects that will determine the future of Jangheung County," adding, "We are writing a miraculous history together with the residents."

County Governor Kim Sung is having a conversation with the residents on the 11th under the theme "Residents Ask, County Governor Answers."
[Photo by Jangheung County]

The first achievement is the 50 billion KRW-scale "Cheongwansan H.U.G Belt," promised through an agreement with Jeollanam-do in August. Jangheung County plans to promote tourism development focusing on the region's history and a mother-themed specialization through collaboration with Jeollanam-do.

The second is the attraction of the "National Jangheung Veterans Cemetery," the largest national project in Jangheung County's history. With a total project cost of 49.7 billion KRW fully funded by the national government, it is expected that more than 500,000 visitors will come to Jangheung annually once the cemetery is established.

The attraction of the "Jeonnam National Safety Experience Center," with a total project cost of 52 billion KRW, was also evaluated as a notable achievement. By attracting the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters, Special Rescue Team, Fire Education Center, and now the Jeonnam National Safety Experience Center, Jangheung County aims to leap forward as a "Safety Mecca."

In addition, achievements such as branding the region as the "Land of the Beginning of Korean Unification," laying the foundation for the "2023 Culture, Arts, and Tourism Renaissance," various awards, and budget acquisition were explained as accomplishments.

Governor Kim stated, "In 2024, we plan to focus on attracting national projects, public institutions, and private investments."

They plan to attract a complex tourism and leisure town in Woodland and private investments totaling 70 billion KRW, including landmark-type accommodation facilities.

Specific goals include establishing a forest bio-processing support complex based on natural products and forest resources and attracting the Cheongwansan National Mountaineering School.

County Governor Kim Sung is having a conversation with residents on the 11th under the theme "Residents Ask, County Governor Answers."
[Photo by Jangheung County]

To strengthen regional competitiveness, plans include introducing integrated seasonal festivals and promoting gourmet tourism.

They also presented intentions to foster agriculture, fisheries, livestock, and forestry industries centered on eco-friendliness and the sixth industrialization, along with projects and support measures to overcome the crisis of local extinction.

During the dialogue with residents, suggestions were made regarding branding and expanding sales channels for Jangheung specialties such as Korean beef and shiitake mushrooms, measures to overcome population aging and decline, and countermeasures for reduced rice harvests and falling rice prices, covering overall county administration.

Governor Kim Seong decided to immediately establish processing plans for the proposed matters and to reflect them in county administration as much as possible through feasibility reviews and budget securing.

On this day, Baek Seong-gi, CEO of SB Group and a native of Gwansan-eup, donated 10 million KRW as a scholarship fund for talent development, adding warmth to the event.

Governor Kim Seong said, "In 2023, I ran with an urgent and earnest heart for regional development," and added, "In the new year, I will continue to write the miraculous history of Jangheung through change and innovation."

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