Gokseong County Governor Jo Sangrae Requests Government Support for Local Key Projects

Active Resident Population Policies and Climate Crisis Response
Gokseong County Seeks Government Support for Innovation and Safety

Sangrae Jo, Gokseong County Governor (right), met with Minjae Kim, Vice Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, on the 28th to discuss major issues and future cooperation plans. Provided by Gokseong County

On August 28, Jo Sangrae, Governor of Gokseong County in South Jeolla Province, met with Minjae Kim, Vice Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, for in-depth discussions on major issues and future cooperation plans, and requested support at the government level.

During the meeting, Governor Jo introduced the "Work Village in Gokseong" project, which Gokseong County is currently promoting, in connection with the Ministry's key policy to revitalize the resident population. He emphasized the need for policy support so that the project goes beyond a simple workation experience and fosters ongoing relationships with the region, ultimately leading to permanent settlement.

In particular, the county is developing "Rustic Town," which combines the Gokseong-style rural study program-recognized as a successful case nationwide-with a corporate workation model. The county stated its plan to develop this into a leading example where the resident population expands into a settled population.

He also requested the active interest and support of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety for various infrastructure improvement projects, such as the maintenance of the old National Road Route 27, which have been delayed due to poor local financial conditions.

Additionally, he appealed for the establishment of a prompt government-level response system and budget support, noting that the recent intensification of climate crisis phenomena, including heat waves and heavy rainfall, has heightened anxiety among county residents, especially those living near the Seomjin River.

Governor Jo stated, "Gokseong County places the highest priority on the safety of its residents while actively pursuing innovative projects to boost local vitality," adding, "We will continue to work closely with the central government to bring about tangible changes that residents can truly feel."

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