Governor Kim Youngrok Struggles to Find Ways to Revitalize Gwangyang Port

Gathering Opinions Through Meetings with Port Committee Members
Inspecting Logistics Sites and Reviewing Countermeasures
Emphasizing Competitiveness for Growth as a Northeast Asian Hub

Jeollanam-do Governor Kim Youngrok attended the "Gwangyang Port Revitalization Meeting" held on the afternoon of the 17th at the Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority in Gwangyang, discussing measures to revitalize Gwangyang Port, including listening to operational agency difficulties. Provided by Jeonnam Province

Kim Youngrok, Governor of Jeollanam-do, held a meeting on the 17th with Park Sunghyun, CEO of Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority, executives and staff, port committee members, and representatives of Gwangyang Port container terminal operators to discuss revitalizing Gwangyang Port and inspected the site of the port automation testbed project.

During the meeting, participants discussed detailed implementation plans for realizing a smart port as a key development strategy for Gwangyang Port, as well as various ways to introduce technologies that consider the port's safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Governor Kim stated, "For Gwangyang Port to establish itself as a logistics hub in Northeast Asia, it is essential to strengthen the efficiency and competitiveness of port operations," adding, "Port automation will be a crucial key to enhancing this competitiveness." He further urged, "We must find ways to not only improve the port's competitiveness but also facilitate a smoother flow of logistics."

Gwangyang Port, as one of the world's major ports, is pursuing transformation into a smart port by introducing port automation and eco-friendly technologies. Through these efforts, it is handling more cargo and further strengthening its competitiveness.

Notably, despite last year's challenging economic conditions, container throughput has rebounded for the first time in six years and is expected to easily reach 2 million TEUs.

At the meeting, measures to further promote the ongoing projects were also discussed.

Immediately after the meeting, participants toured the 'Port Automation Testbed (Gwangyang Port)' site, which is centered on domestic technology, and reviewed measures to enhance the efficiency of vessel arrivals and departures and cargo handling through automation systems, as well as to reinforce environmentally friendly port operations and port safety.

Jeollanam-do aims to revitalize the regional economy and create jobs through the development of a smart port centered on Gwangyang Port. The province also plans to focus on enhancing the competitiveness of local industries through cooperation with companies related to port automation technology.

Governor Kim emphasized, "The Gwangyang Port automation testbed project is an important initiative to enhance the port competitiveness of Jeollanam-do," adding, "The province will actively support Gwangyang Port's growth into a world-class port through this project."

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