Mayor Lee Kangduk: "Accelerating Key Projects to Build a Sustainable Pohang"

Driving New Industry Development by Establishing Core R&D Infrastructure Following Bio-Specialized Complex Designation

Pohang Mayor Lee Kangdeok urged for acceleration in the implementation of key pending projects to create a sustainable Pohang on the 8th.

Pohang City held the "October Expanded Executive Meeting" on the 8th in the city hall's main conference room, presided over by Mayor Kangduk Lee.

On the 8th, Pohang City held the 'October Expanded Executive Meeting' in the City Hall's main conference room, presided over by Mayor Lee Kangdeok, with more than 120 senior officials and heads of towns, townships, and districts in attendance.

This meeting included a thematic report on the progress and future plans of core projects following the designation of the 'Bio Specialized Complex' as a national high-tech strategic industry in the bio-future sector, and continued with a session to share the current status of major pending tasks by each department and bureau.

During the thematic report, it was announced that, thanks to the city's efforts over the past 10 years, the successful establishment of differentiated bio infrastructure led to the designation of the Bio Specialized Complex. The city now plans to complete the ecosystem by building follow-up R&D infrastructure and establishing a talent development system, aiming to drive Korea's bio industry forward.

In addition, he called for thorough efforts to promote the Pohang-style artificial intelligence industry strategy to lead the global AI industry, and to focus all efforts on securing future growth engines such as the creation of a food tech and smart aquaculture cluster.

He also emphasized the need to meticulously monitor the review schedule to secure next year's national budget and to respond flawlessly to the National Assembly's deliberations, ensuring the advancement of key projects and preparing future growth engines for the region.

In particular, Mayor Lee ordered the establishment of strong measures, such as institutional mechanisms to expand the participation of local construction companies through subcontracting in large-scale construction projects awarded to companies from other regions, to help local construction firms overcome management difficulties caused by the downturn in the construction industry.

He also stressed the importance of proactively preparing for disasters and safety accidents such as cold waves ahead of winter, and making every effort to respond quickly should any situation arise.

Mayor Lee Kangdeok emphasized, "I ask you to accelerate the fostering of new industries, securing of national funding, and the implementation of various pending projects to open the future of a sustainable city," adding, "Please do your utmost to promote municipal affairs for a prosperous Pohang and the happiness of our citizens."

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