Yeoncheon County and Gyeonggi Province to Co-Host "2029 Yeoncheon World Paleolithic Expo"

Key Local Issues Raised During the Provincial Field Tour "Daldal Bus"

Gyeonggi Province and Yeoncheon County have joined forces to co-host the "2029 Yeoncheon World Paleolithic Expo." On October 14, Gyeonggi Province announced that it had conducted a field tour focused on local economic issues (Daldal Bus) in Yeoncheon County.

Kim Deokhyun, Yeoncheon County Governor (right), is handing over a letter of intent to Kim Dongyeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, on the 14th to jointly host the "2029 Yeoncheon World Paleolithic Expo." Provided by Yeoncheon County

On this day, Kim Dongyeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, and Kim Deokhyun, Governor of Yeoncheon County, held an on-site tour with over 100 residents, checking on key local issues and listening to the voices of the community.

Governor Kim Dongyeon visited Yeoncheon Fire Station, where he was briefed on the construction of the Northern Campus of the Gyeonggi Fire Academy. He then toured Misan-myeon and Jeongok-eup, engaging in dialogue with Yeoncheon residents.

Subsequently, Governor Kim and Governor Kim moved to the Jeongok Prehistory Museum, where they held a declaration ceremony for the "2029 Yeoncheon World Paleolithic Expo" and agreed to co-host the event.

Previously, Yeoncheon County had initiated a feasibility study and the development of a basic plan for the 2029 Yeoncheon World Paleolithic Expo. Based on the results of these studies, the county plans to proceed with the process of applying for approval as an international event.

In addition, the province and the county plan to establish concrete plans through working-level consultations for co-hosting the event. Moving forward, both organizations will discuss the development of the expo's basic plan and the formation of an organizing committee. The province has pledged to actively support the event by providing budgetary, human resources, and promotional support, as well as facilitating coordination with central government ministries.

On the same day, Governor Kim Deokhyun also requested special funding from the province for the construction of the Cheongsan-myeon Complex Community Center, special funding for the construction of the Yangwon small-scale water reservoir, an increase in provincial funding for the urban gas pipeline project, and the expansion of the second east-west railway network in northern Gyeonggi Province.

Governor Kim Dongyeon stated, "The Yeoncheon World Paleolithic Expo is being pursued as a long-held aspiration of Yeoncheon residents and will become Korea’s leading historical and cultural festival, integrating academics, tourism, education, and hands-on experiences. I hope that, through the expo, Yeoncheon County will play a leading role in the cultural and tourism development of northern Gyeonggi Province."

Governor Kim Deokhyun commented, "Tourism is the future growth engine of Yeoncheon County. Yeoncheon possesses the unique tourism resource of Paleolithic culture. Through the Paleolithic Expo, we will further develop this and strive to grow into a world-class tourist city. Together with Gyeonggi Province, an expert advisory group, and the local community, we will work to widely promote the global value of Yeoncheon’s Paleolithic heritage and ensure the success of this international event."

Meanwhile, the field tour for local economic issues (Daldal Bus) is a communication platform where Governor Kim Dongyeon visits sites in person to check on provincial issues, listen directly to residents, and discuss solutions.

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