Kim Seokki of People Power Party: "Atmosphere at Foreign Ministry and Presidential Office Not Bad for APEC Gyeongju Bid"

Gyeongju City and People Power Party Hold Government-Party Meeting

Gyeongju City held a party-government council meeting to begin efforts to secure national and provincial funding for next year.

On the 3rd, Gyeongju City held a 'party-government council meeting' with the People Power Party at Alcheon Hall in Gyeongju City Hall to discuss local pending projects and securing national budget allocations.

Kim Seokgi, member of the People Power Party.

The meeting was attended by Gyeongju Mayor Joo Nakyoung, local district lawmaker Kim Seokki of the People Power Party, Gyeongbuk Provincial Council members Park Seungjik, Bae Jinseok, Jeong Kyeongmin, Choi Deokgyu, Choi Byeongjun, Hwang Myeonggang of the People Power Party, and Gyeongju City Council Chair Lee Cheolwoo, along with other local council members.

The participants discussed strategies for attracting the '2025 APEC Summit,' which Gyeongju City is striving to host, as well as strategies for responding to next year's national investment budget and securing national funding.

Before the main session began, Mayor Joo Nakyoung reported on major achievements, and lawmaker Kim Seokki of the People Power Party encouraged applause from the attendees, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere throughout the meeting.

The main projects discussed included the restoration and maintenance of key Silla royal sites, sanctification of the Tomb of King Munmu, renewal of the Bomun Tourist Complex, establishment of an innovative nuclear research and development base, expansion of the proton accelerator’s capabilities, creation of a smart utility base for future vehicles, construction of a four-lane national road between Nongso and Oedong, and improvement of the national road between Maejun and Geoncheon.

Additional topics included the Youth Rural Housing Project to create prosperous rural and fishing villages, construction of a scientific farming demonstration and education center, support for smart ICT technology, development of a marine leisure tourism hub, and the Fishing Village New Vitality Promotion Project (Jigyeong Port).

They also agreed to cooperate on projects to create a livable city, such as free city bus rides for seniors over 70, support for 24-hour obstetrics and gynecology services, the Seonggeon 1 Urban Regeneration New Deal Project, and expansion and maintenance of sewage treatment plants and pipelines.

In particular, they agreed to focus efforts on the rapid implementation of key regional policy projects, including connecting the Gyeongbu Line and Donghae Line expressways, upgrading Local Road 945 to a national support road, establishing a National Forest Science Center, and improving the Hyeongsan River, a national river.

Lawmaker Kim Seokki of the People Power Party said, "Regarding the '2025 APEC Summit,' which Gyeongju City is striving to host, the atmosphere at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Presidential Office is positive," and added, "Let’s unite and do our best until the host city is confirmed."

Lee Cheolwoo, Chair of the Gyeongju City Council, stated, "I will contribute toward the common goal of regional development to ensure that local projects proceed smoothly," while Mayor Joo Nakyoung emphasized, "Please work together toward the common goal of Gyeongju’s development, and I ask for your active interest and efforts in resolving local issues and securing national funding."

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