Haenam County Makes All-Out Push for RE100 National Industrial Complex... Special Law Is Key

Governor Myeong Hyungwan:
"We Challenged Even a 1% Chance"

Haenam County in South Jeolla Province has launched an all-out effort to secure the designation of an RE100 national industrial complex and the enactment of a special law.

According to Haenam County on October 13, County Governor Myeong Hyungwan instructed during a regular meeting held that day, "We must make every possible effort until the very end to enact the special law."

Myeong Hyungwan, Haenam County Governor.

Previously, on October 10, Assemblyman Kim Won-i of the Democratic Party of Korea sponsored the "Special Act on the Creation and Support of Renewable Energy Self-Sufficient Cities" (RE100 Industrial Complex Special Act). The bill aims to pass during this year's regular session of the National Assembly.

This bill seeks to institutionalize the creation of RE100 industrial complexes, a core policy initiative of the Lee Jaemyung administration. Key provisions include: ▲establishment of large-scale renewable energy production zones ▲reduction of rent for state- and public-owned land ▲policy-based financial support ▲tax and fiscal incentives for tenant companies ▲special provisions for improving residential conditions.

Governor Myeong emphasized, "There is a high possibility that Haenam Solaseado Corporate City will become the first pilot complex," adding, "We must thoroughly review the bill to ensure that as many local needs as possible are reflected."

On this day, Governor Myeong also shared his thoughts regarding the designation of the RE100 industrial complex. He said, "Looking back on the past five years, when even the concept of RE100 was unfamiliar, I could not help but shed tears like Governor Kim Youngrok. The efforts we made, even when there was only a 1% chance, are now leading to earth-shattering changes."

He continued, "Above all, what matters most is that the special law is enacted as soon as possible and that Haenam achieves the designation as an RE100 national industrial complex. This is a once-in-a-lifetime turning point for Haenam, and I will work closely with Assemblyman Park Jiwon and South Jeolla Province to ensure its success."

RE100 is a global campaign in which companies commit to sourcing 100% of their electricity from renewable energy. The government is pursuing the creation of industrial complexes based on this initiative as a major national policy objective.

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