Taean County Governor Ga Sero: "Will Take Proactive Steps for Future Advancement"

New Year's Press Conference... Presenting Vision for Military Administration

In the New Year's press conference held on the 9th in the conference room of Taean County Office, Chungnam, Gase Ro, the mayor of Taean, is presenting the direction of county administration for this year. /Taean=Photo by Choi Byungmin

On the 9th, Taean County Governor Gasero held a New Year’s press conference in the main meeting room of the county office and presented his vision for the direction of county administration for the new year of Eulsanyeon.

Governor Ga stated, “This year marks the de facto final year of the 8th popularly elected administration, and it is time to focus on proactive administration to ensure the seamless completion of various mid- to long-term projects that have been underway, as well as the prompt advancement of major transportation network projects. Alongside this, we will devote all our efforts to dynamic economic growth, region-led balanced development, improving the quality of life for residents, and expanding the foundation for residents’ self-reliance.”

He then presented the following six key policy priorities for this year: establishing Taean as a central city in the Pan-Yellow Sea region and securing growth engines; fostering a vibrant rural and fishing economy and strengthening the livelihood economy; supporting a happy community for the era of 100-year lifespans; building a marine cultural tourism city rich in history; creating a pleasant and evenly developed Taean; and realizing customized and friendly administration for residents.

Specifically, to make visible the achievements of the ‘Gwanggaeto Project’?promoted since the 7th administration?the county will focus on the construction of the National Road 38 (Iwon-Daesan) marine bridge, the Taean-Seosan expressway, and the development of the Naepo and Chungcheong Inland Railways. In response to the phased shutdown of the Taean Thermal Power Plant, the county will also concentrate on discovering and fostering new alternative industries such as building alternative energy power plants and creating offshore wind power complexes.

In addition, in celebration of the ‘2025 Taean Visit Year,’ the county will make every effort to attract 20 million visitors, fully commit to the final phase of construction of the Taean Marine Healing Center, which is scheduled to open in September this year, and discover 58 new and independent projects to ensure the successful hosting of the ‘Taean International Horticultural Healing Expo’ in Anmyeondo next year.

New Year's press conference held on the 9th at the Chungnam Taean County Office conference room. /Taean=Photo by Choi Byungmin

The county will also accelerate the promotion of mid- to long-term projects for groundbreaking regional development. By 2030, Taean plans to inject new vitality into the region by establishing a pet service complex and hub center, which will become a new tourism resource in the era of 15 million pet owners, as well as youth-friendly cultural spaces to provide opportunities for young people.

Additionally, for the ‘Taean Marine Forest Creation’ project, which was selected in a public contest by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries at the end of last year, the county will create a 300-hectare marine forest in two sea areas near Gyeokryeolbiyeoldo by 2028 to boost fishery resources. In Sinjindo-ri, Geunheung-myeon, the county also plans to establish the Anheung Historic Scenic Trail by 2027 to promote tourism centered on rest and recreation.

Projects that received great response last year, such as the ‘Senior Nutrition Plus Project’ and the ‘Our Village True Senior Support Project,’ will continue this year. The county will also focus on the successful implementation of the senior employment project?which has ranked first in Chungnam Province for five consecutive years?as well as on providing meal and snack support and health checkups for children.

Furthermore, the construction of the Nam-myeon Indoor Gymnasium, Wonbuk Dachaum Sports Center, Taean Bandabi Gymnasium, and Geunheung Senior-Friendly Indoor Gymnasium will proceed without setbacks. The county also plans to open park golf courses in the southern and central regions this year and take the lead in expanding sports facilities for daily life in each town and township.

In addition, the county is determined to complete the restoration of the southeastern wall of Taean Eupseong Fortress and the creation of a historic and cultural street by the first half of this year, and to accelerate the maintenance and restoration of Anheungjinseong with the goal of opening the East Gate in the first half of next year. The county is committed to mobilizing all efforts across all areas of administration to build a ‘happy Taean for residents.’

Governor Gasero said, “Based on the achievements made so far, we will continue to focus on nurturing new industries and balanced development for regional growth this year. I promise to engage in proactive administration on the ground so that Taean can leap into the future in the year of Eulsanyeon.”

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