"Local Issues in One Place"... Democratic Party's Honam Special Committee Gathers in Jeonju on the 16th

First Meeting Two Months After Launch, Discussion on Saemangeum and Olympics
Joint Regional Issues Such as Gwangju Military Airport Relocation Also Expected to Be Addressed

The Democratic Party of Korea's "Honam Development Special Committee," established to address key issues in the Honam region, will hold its first meeting in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, two months after its launch. Local political, administrative, and civil society leaders will gather to discuss Honam's challenges, including Saemangeum and the relocation of the military airport.

Seo Samsuk, a nominated Supreme Council member appointed as the chairman of the Democratic Party's Honam Development Special Committee, is speaking at the Supreme Council meeting held at the Jeonnam Provincial Party Office in Muan County, Jeonnam on the 8th. Photo by Yonhap News

According to the Democratic Party and other sources on September 11, the Honam Special Committee will hold its first full meeting in Jeonju on the 16th. Around 50 people are expected to attend, including Representative Jung Chungrae, Chairman Seo Samsuk, North Jeolla Provincial Party Chairman Lee Wontak, Senior Vice Chairmen Lee Byunghoon and Kim Sung, among others. The specific meeting venue has not yet been decided.

The Honam Special Committee is an internal party body formed in August to resolve issues in the Honam region and present a vision for its future. In addition to politicians and local government leaders, representatives from civic organizations also serve as committee members.

The first meeting is expected to discuss major local issues such as the establishment of the Saemangeum RE100 industrial complex and Jeonju's bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. Broader challenges for the entire Honam region, such as the relocation of the Gwangju military airport, may also be addressed.

Immediately after the meeting, the Democratic Party and North Jeolla Province will hold a budget policy council at the North Jeolla Provincial Office. Governor Kim Kwanyoung, Provincial Assembly Chairman Moon Seungwoo, and local National Assembly members will attend to discuss next year's national budget and key issues facing North Jeolla Province.

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