Sacheon City Council Submits Resolution Urging Upgrade of Sacheon Airport to International Status to Plenary Session

Assemblywoman Koo Jeonghwa Leads Proposal
Calls on Government to Include Sacheon Airport in the 7th Comprehensive Airport Development Plan

The Sacheon City Council in South Gyeongsang Province announced on October 13 that it had proposed a resolution urging the elevation of Sacheon Airport to international airport status, which would serve as the foundation for Sacheon City to become the aerospace capital of South Korea, during its 286th extraordinary session.

This resolution was sponsored by Assemblywoman Koo Jeonghwa and co-sponsored by all council members. It calls on the government to include the upgrade of Sacheon Airport to international airport status in the 7th Comprehensive Airport Development Plan, which is currently being formulated.

A view of the Sacheon City Council.

The city council strongly urged: ▲ the prompt establishment of comprehensive countermeasures at the government level, ▲ the inclusion of runway extension and the construction of a new international cargo terminal in the 7th Comprehensive Airport Development Plan, and ▲ the strengthening of aviation and tourism infrastructure in the southern region.

On this day, Assemblywoman Koo Jeonghwa explained that "Sacheon is emerging as the center of South Korea's aerospace industry, but it lacks the international aviation infrastructure to support this growth," as she introduced the resolution.

She added, "Sacheon Airport serves as a key hub connecting western South Gyeongsang and eastern South Jeolla, but due to its dual civil-military structure and aging facilities, it is currently difficult to operate international flights."

She further argued, "With increased demand for exchanges following the opening of the Korea Aerospace Administration, there is a need for practical measures to strengthen aviation logistics and tourism infrastructure. Upgrading Sacheon Airport to international airport status is a national task essential for balanced development in the southern region and for enhancing industrial competitiveness."

In particular, she emphasized, "The government must take active steps to ensure that Sacheon Airport can become the gateway airport for the southern region by extending the runway, expanding the international terminal, and improving transportation networks."

Meanwhile, the Sacheon City Council plans to officially adopt the resolution at the second plenary session on October 27 and then deliver the official proposal to relevant organizations, including the government and the National Assembly. Additionally, the council plans to promote the necessity of upgrading Sacheon Airport to international airport status nationwide, not only in Sacheon City but also in cooperation with South Gyeongsang Province and neighboring local governments.

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