Mokpo·Sinan Integration Promotion Committee Launches 'Youth Subcommittee'... Accelerating Integration

Mokpo·Sinan Integration "Youth Take the Lead"

Mokpo City is accelerating efforts to create a unification atmosphere between Mokpo and Sinan, centered on the Mokpo-Sinan Integration Promotion Committee (Chairman Choi Tae-ok).

According to the city on the 18th, the committee held its regular general meeting and the launch ceremony of the Youth Subcommittee on the 16th at the Shangri-La Beach Hotel in Mokpo, attended by about 80 people including integration promotion committee members, newly appointed youth committee members, Mayor Park Hong-ryul of Mokpo, Moon Cha-bok, chairman of the city council, members of the Planning and Welfare Committee, and related city officials.

The Integration Promotion Committee has been engaged in various activities to foster a unification atmosphere, such as communicating with residents of both Sinan and Mokpo, organizing seminars, summarizing and promoting key issues, facilitating exchanges between resident organizations of both regions, and conducting public opinion surveys.

The Mokpo·Sinan Integration Promotion Committee held its regular general meeting and the launch ceremony of the Youth Subcommittee.
[Photo provided by Mokpo City]

This time, young people in their 20s to 40s from the Mokpo area have stepped forward to join the Mokpo-Sinan unification movement for the future of the southwestern region of Jeollanam-do.

Recognizing themselves as the future leaders of the region, 20 young individuals joined the Youth Subcommittee of the Integration Promotion Committee to unite the younger generations of both cities and counties, facing the reality that the southwestern region of Jeollanam-do is lagging behind the eastern region in all aspects such as population and income.

Jang Gwang-wook, head of the Youth Committee, stated, “I believe the Mokpo-Sinan integration is essential when considering the size and economy of the region. Although this is the sixth attempt and a difficult and challenging endeavor, we will demonstrate the potential of the youth for the prosperous future of our region.”

Mayor Park Hong-ryul of Mokpo expressed his encouragement, saying, “I am very pleased that the Youth Subcommittee, led by the future generation of youth, has been launched. It is reassuring to think that the newly appointed youth committee members will join the steps toward a private-sector-led integration.”

Additionally, during this meeting to finalize the 2023 activities and approve the 2024 business plan, the Integration Promotion Committee also discussed ways to encourage local candidates in the upcoming April general election to include Mokpo-Sinan integration as part of their election pledges.

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