Mayor Lee Jangwoo "Welcomes President Lee Jaemyung's Support for Daejeon-Chungnam Administrative Integration"

"Expecting Prompt Review and Passage of Legislation by the National Assembly"

From the left, Hong Sunghyun, Chairman of Chungnam Provincial Council; Kim Taehum, Governor of Chungnam Province; Lee Jangwoo, Mayor of Daejeon; Jo Wonhui, Chairman of Daejeon City Council (Photo by Daejeon City)

On December 5, Daejeon Mayor Lee Jangwoo expressed his support for President Lee Jaemyung's clear statement on the necessity and positive direction of administrative integration between Daejeon and Chungnam, made during his opening remarks at the Chungnam Town Hall Meeting held at Korea University of Technology and Education in Cheonan, Chungnam Province.

Mayor Lee stated, "The President's emphasis that 'the integration of Daejeon and Chungnam is desirable,' 'the ultimate goal for the Chungcheong region is integration,' and 'as the national leader, I am considering whether to set an exemplary case by integrating Chungnam and Daejeon,' reaffirms, at the national level, the legitimacy and necessity of the administrative integration discussions that Daejeon City and Chungnam Province have been pursuing."

Photo by Daejeon City

He continued, "As always, Daejeon City has approached the discussions on administrative integration for the development of Daejeon and Chungnam and for balanced national growth with an open attitude. Going forward, we will continue to work closely with Chungnam Province, thoroughly listen to the opinions of city and provincial residents, and ensure that the integration discussions proceed smoothly and transparently."

Mayor Lee concluded by adding, "We look forward to the National Assembly's prompt review and passage of the relevant legislation."

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