Chungnam Province Finalizes 587.1 Billion Won for Phase 2, Round 2 of Balanced Development Projects

28 Projects Finalized for Chungnam's Second Phase of Regional Balanced Development
11 Provincial Proposals and 17 City-County Competitions to Be Implemented from 2026 to 2030

Chungnam Province has finalized a total of 28 projects (worth 587.1 billion won) for the second phase, second round of its regional balanced development initiative, which will be implemented starting next year. This includes 11 projects proposed by the province and 17 projects selected through city and county competitions.

On September 1, the province announced that it held the '4th Balanced Development Committee Meeting of 2025' in the main conference room of the provincial government building, with over 100 attendees including Vice Governor Jeon Hyungsik, members of the Balanced Development Committee, and related officials, where the project plans were finalized.

The projects proposed by the province amount to 320.5 billion won across 11 districts, including: the creation of the Baekje Cultural Complex and Experience Village (Gongju, Buyeo, Cheongyang), establishment of core infrastructure for liquefied hydrogen technology (Boryeong), and the construction of infrastructure and power support systems for the National Defense Industrial Complex (Nonsan).

The city and county competition projects total 266.6 billion won across 17 districts, including: the Geumsan Atopia Retreat Residential and Leisure Complex (15 billion won), revitalization of Guncheong-ro in Seocheon-eup (15 billion won), digital transformation of Hongseong Traditional Market (15 billion won), and the creation of a circular economy in Deoksan, Yesan (15 billion won).

The regional balanced development initiative is a policy aimed at strengthening the self-sufficiency of cities and counties within the province and improving quality of life. Since the ordinance was enacted in 2008, the initiative has been carried out in phases.

Phase 1 (2008-2020) invested 1.0909 trillion won, while the ongoing Phase 2, Round 1 (2021-2025, worth 710.7 billion won) will be completed next year.

Vice Governor Jeon Hyungsik stated, "We will promote customized balanced development by leveraging the unique characteristics and potential of each city and county," adding, "We will do our utmost to ensure Chungnam stands tall as a central pillar of national balanced development."

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