Governor Kim Taeheum: "I Will Strongly Urge the President to Relocate Public Institutions"

Visiting Hongseong County in the Third Year of the 8th Elected Term

Governor Kim Taeheum stated regarding the relocation of public institutions, "I will strongly request this to President Yoon Sukyeol."

On the 5th, at a press conference held at Hongju Culture Center in Hongseong to mark the third year of the 8th popularly elected administration, Governor Kim said, "It was announced that a roadmap for the relocation of public institutions would be released after the general election, but there has been no progress, which is frustrating. I have raised this issue several times with the Presidential Office, and I will have an opportunity to meet the President soon, at which time I will make a strong request."

He added, "We will ensure that the roadmap for public institutions is decided by the end of this year so that we can explain the direction to the residents. For the parts of the pledges that require a long-term approach, we will also explain the situation and ask for understanding."

Regarding the relocation of the KT Hongseong branch, he said, "The KT Hongseong branch is an obstacle to the restoration of Hongju Fortress. As the KT president is changing, discussions have arisen, but there has been no progress yet. Hongseong County is handling the matter, and we will try to reach a conclusion by the end of the year."

Regarding the naming of the double-track West Sea Line, which is set to open in October, he said, "There are disputes over the names of the stations, but this is not the right approach. Since this will be both the final destination and the starting point of the West Sea Line, we should be considering how to further develop this area to benefit the region."

Hongseong County Mayor Lee Yongrok also said, "Anyone can express their opinion regarding the station names, and nothing has been decided yet. I believe the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's Naming Committee will listen to the opinions of the residents and make a wise decision."

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