Han Youngtae, Democratic Party Gyeongju Chairman, Announces Inclusion of Future Automobile Technology Advancement Projects in Next Year's Government Budget

Han Youngtae, Chairman of the Democratic Party Gyeongju Regional Committee, announced on December 3 that he had achieved the inclusion of a total of 24.2 billion KRW in next year's government budget for the establishment of advanced convenience and safety technology infrastructure for future automobiles.

The 2026 budget, which was approved at the National Assembly plenary session on December 2, includes new projects for the Gyeongju region.

A banner promoting Han Youngtae, Chairman of the Democratic Party Gyeongju Regional Committee, for achieving the inclusion of a total of 24.2 billion KRW in the next year's government budget for the establishment of advanced convenience and safety technology infrastructure for future automobiles. Provided by the Democratic Party Gyeongju Regional Committee

The main new projects include: 600 million KRW for the Gyeongju World Gyeongju Forum 2026 limited-term project; 300 million KRW for the restoration and maintenance of deteriorated houses in Yangdong Village, Gyeongju; 1.5 billion KRW for the establishment of a Robot Demonstration Center in a high-radiation environment and on-site technical workforce training, in parallel with the establishment of the Gyeongju Heavy Water Reactor Decommissioning Technology Institute; and 670 million KRW for the establishment of advanced convenience and safety technology infrastructure for future automobiles, respectively.

These projects are expected to simultaneously support the preservation of Gyeongju's cultural heritage and the development of cutting-edge industries, making significant contributions to revitalizing the local economy and securing future growth engines.

Chairman Han Youngtae worked closely with National Assembly Speaker Woo Wonshik and Lim Mi-ae, a member of the National Assembly Special Committee on Budget and Accounts, actively persuading them of the importance of securing future growth engines for Gyeongju, strengthening industrial competitiveness, revitalizing the local economy, and preserving cultural heritage alongside innovative technological development.

As a result, the inclusion of these items in the budget was achieved, marking the first time a government budget has been secured by an out-of-parliament regional committee chairman in Gyeongju, which adds even greater significance to this accomplishment.

Chairman Han Youngtae stated that this achievement demonstrates the responsible political leadership and strong drive of the Democratic Party, emphasizing, "After the restoration of democracy, it is the duty of politics to give hope to the people through regional development."

He further commented, "Last year's December 3 Insurrection, which gravely shook democracy in Korea, left deep scars on the nation and society as a whole. However, through the resolute resistance of the people and the responsible response of the political community, democracy has once again set out on the path to recovery. Now, channeling that energy into regional development and fostering future industries has become the task of our era."

He added, "Within this trend, not only will Gyeongju take a crucial step toward becoming a hub for the future mobility industry, but this will also serve as a symbolic example of how responsible politics following the restoration of democracy can lead to regional development."

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