Jeonnam Province Unveils 200 New Initiatives for Future Strategic Projects

1. 1.0612 Trillion Won Invested in Three Sectors: Welfare, Regional Economy, and Strategic Industries
2. Aligned with National Policies Such as Renewable Energy Expansion and Opening of Arctic Shipping Routes

Jeonnam Provincial Government Building Exterior View

Jeonnam Province has identified 200 new policy initiatives for 2026 across three sectors to respond to future changes. Of these, 62 initiatives have been separately classified and will be promoted as policies for residents' happiness.

The three sectors are: welfare and safety closely related to daily life, strengthening the regional economy and employment base, and future-oriented strategic industries. The total budget amounts to 1.0612 trillion won (513.6 billion won from the national government, 212.5 billion won from the provincial government, and 335.1 billion won from other sources).

The largest portion is allocated to the welfare and safety sector, which covers all aspects of daily life, including housing, transportation, welfare, healthcare, environment, and education, with a total of 104 initiatives.

The sector for strengthening the regional economy and employment base will introduce job policies that embrace a wide range of groups, including youth, women, middle-aged residents, and foreigners. Through 39 initiatives such as startup support, employment stability, and workforce development, the province aims to revitalize local industries and create quality jobs.

The future-oriented strategic industries sector will focus on 57 initiatives centered on emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, space, clean energy, digital transformation, and maritime logistics. The core strategy is to leverage Jeonnam's strengths to reinforce its advanced technology base and secure competitiveness in the future global market.

Yoon Jin-ho, Director-General of Planning and Coordination for Jeonnam Province, stated, "The identification of these initiatives aligns with national policy trends such as the expansion of renewable energy and the opening of Arctic shipping routes. We will continue systematic efforts to secure budgets and coordinate with the central government to deliver tangible changes that residents can feel."

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