Mayor Kim Byungsoo: "We Will Set an Exemplary Standard Encompassing Community Recovery and Future Growth Engines"

Gimpo Environmental Regeneration Innovation Complex Project Plan Unveiled
Aiming for 16 Trillion Won Economic Impact and 110,000 Jobs
Transitioning to a Live-Work-Play Integrated City
A Future-Oriented City Where Environment, Housing, and Industry Coexist
Anticipated as a Model Case for Urban Environmental Regeneration

The overall outline of the 'Gimpo Environmental Regeneration Innovation Complex,' which is expected to reshape Gimpo City's economic landscape by generating 16 trillion won in production inducement and creating 110,000 jobs, has been made public. The city announced its vision to develop an industrial complex based on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, transform into a water-friendly city, and become an integrated city that links a metropolitan public transportation network with a live-work-play environment. Gimpo City also stated its intention to pursue integrated development that will improve the environment and structure of the city as a whole.

Kim Byungsoo, Mayor of Gimpo City, held a briefing session on the promotion plan for the 'Gimpo Environmental Regeneration Innovation Complex Project' on the 24th at the Gimpo City Hall's conference room, together with the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Korea Water Resources Corporation. Provided by Gimpo City

On November 24, Gimpo City held a briefing session at the city hall conference room in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Korea Water Resources Corporation to share the project plan for the 'Gimpo Environmental Regeneration Innovation Complex' and discuss the direction for its implementation.

During the briefing, the project's core vision, 'Gimpo Urban Eco-RE:um,' was unveiled. Through this initiative, Gimpo City aims to restore polluted environments and expand renewable energy infrastructure to build a city with a foundation for carbon neutrality. In particular, the plan includes the creation of an RE100 industrial complex that maximizes the use of renewable energy, thereby achieving both environmental benefits and industrial competitiveness.

Additionally, to address climate change, the city will restore waterfronts and wetlands, expand green spaces, and establish a resilient, water-friendly urban environment. A model for a live-work-play complex city linked to a metropolitan public transportation network was also presented. By creating a self-sufficient structure where industry, housing, and culture are interconnected within a single space, Gimpo City seeks to enhance citizen convenience and urban functionality.

The Korea Water Resources Corporation will be responsible for implementing the project, working in cooperation with Gimpo City and the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. The project is especially anticipated as a sustainable urban model that addresses unplanned development while balancing environmental and economic considerations.

In August, Gimpo City emphasized the necessity of the project and the justification for government support during meetings with the Minister of Environment and other relevant ministries. The Ministry of Environment also agreed that this project could serve as a model case for environmental improvement and urban regeneration nationwide, and has continued working-level consultations and strategic coordination since then.

Kim Byungsoo, Mayor of Gimpo City, stated, "The Gimpo Environmental Regeneration Innovation Complex is a core project encompassing community recovery and future growth engines," adding, "Gimpo City, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, and the Korea Water Resources Corporation will establish a new standard for exemplary environmental cities here in Gimpo."

Following this briefing, the city plans to review its administrative support system and accelerate the transition to the project’s licensing and implementation phases. In addition, Gimpo City will continue to systematically promote the project in connection with its future urban development strategy.

Meanwhile, the 'Gimpo Environmental Regeneration Innovation Complex' is planned for the Geomuldae-ri area of Daegot-myeon. The project is being pursued to fundamentally resolve various environmental and social issues, including resident health damage, population outflow, and regional stagnation caused by long-term accumulated environmental pollution.

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