Governor Kim Taeheum: "The Government Must Take Direct Action on Geumgang Estuary Seawater Circulation"

Positive Response to Adoption as National Policy Agenda
"Central Government Must Mediate Jeonbuk's Concerns"

Kim Taeheum, Governor of Chungnam Province

The long-standing issue of seawater circulation at the Geumgang Estuary, a matter that Chungnam Province has been eager to resolve, is finally showing signs of progress as it has been adopted as a key policy agenda by the new government.

On September 22, Governor Kim Taeheum urged the central government to take direct action, stating, "This is an issue that goes beyond the conflict between Jeonbuk and Chungnam. The central government must step in and coordinate actively."

During a press conference held in Seocheon County that day, Governor Kim said, "Under the Lee Jaemyung administration, seawater circulation at the Geumgang Estuary has been designated as a national policy agenda. While it cannot be resolved overnight, this marks an important turning point. Chungnam supports seawater circulation, but Jeonbuk has opposed it due to concerns over agricultural and industrial water supply. It is highly positive that the government has addressed this as a policy agenda."

He continued, "If Chungnam continues to press the central government and the government mediates and resolves Jeonbuk's concerns regarding agricultural and industrial water supply, the issue can be untangled. A decisive move from the central government is necessary."

Governor Kim also mentioned his recent joint appearance with Jeonbuk Governor Kim Kwanyoung on a cable TV program, emphasizing, "This is not an issue that Jeonbuk and Chungnam can resolve on their own. Only when the central government proposes a solution to the water supply issue can discussions on seawater circulation truly move forward."

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