Mokpo City Races to Secure National Funding and Special Grants for Next Year

Acting Mayor Jo Seokhun Visits Ministry of the Interior and Safety and Ministry of Economy and Finance

Park Changhwan, Economic Budget Deliberation Officer at the Ministry of Economy and Finance (left), Jo Seokhun, Acting Officer (right). Provided by Mokpo City

Mokpo City in South Jeolla Province has taken proactive steps by visiting central government agencies in person to ensure the inclusion of its projects in next year's national budget and to secure special grants in the second half of the year.

The city announced that on November 3, Acting Mayor Jo Seokhun (Deputy Mayor) met with Vice Minister Kim Minjae of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and Park Changhwan, Economic Budget Deliberation Officer at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, to request the inclusion of Mokpo's projects in the national budget and support through special grants.

During these meetings, Mokpo City provided detailed explanations on the necessity and implementation plans for five major national projects: the renovation of Mokpo's aging train station, the establishment of a comprehensive development plan for Mokpo Port, the creation of the National Sewol Ferry Memorial Complex, support for equipment to operate the grading system at the International Dried Laver Exchange, and the construction of the Mokpo Christian Modern History Museum.

In particular, as the National Assembly is currently reviewing next year's government budget, the city took practical action by meeting directly with Park Changhwan, who has extensive hands-on experience in budget affairs, to discuss strategies for increasing national funding and ensuring the projects are reflected in the budget.

Additionally, Mokpo City requested special grants from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety for key local projects, including the construction of a public parking tower at Peace Plaza, the establishment of a public garage at North Port, improvements to accessibility facilities for people with disabilities at the International Soccer Center, enhancements to the functions of the Comprehensive Welfare Center for the Disabled, and replacement of the fire curtain at the main performance hall of the Citizen Culture and Sports Center.

A city official stated, "Given the challenging fiscal conditions, government support is essential to advance local projects that citizens can truly benefit from," adding, "We will continue to visit central government agencies and the National Assembly to make every effort to secure national funding and special grants."

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