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"For Haenam to develop, Assemblyman Park Jiwon must become Speaker of the National Assembly. Only then can Haenam survive, and only then can all of you thrive."

At the "Public Livelihood Forum with Assemblyman Park Jiwon" held on February 18 at the Haenam Camellia Wedding Hall, the voices supporting Park Jiwon of the Democratic Party of Korea (representing Haenam, Wando, and Jindo) grew intensely passionate.

Representative Park Jiwon emphasized at a meeting on people's livelihoods, "Haenam will become a hub for renewable energy, including solar power." Reporter Lee Jungkyung

Under the slogan "The Middle-Aged Must Thrive for the Region to Thrive," the event was attended by Assemblyman Park Jiwon, Assemblyman Min Hyungbae (Gwangju Gwangsan B), Haenam County Governor Myung Hyungkwan, Haenam County Council Vice Chairman Kim Younghwan, County Council Members Lee Kiwoo and Min Kyungmae, and about 200 dignitaries and local residents, making it a great success.

This forum drew attention as it was organized by Haenam County Council Member Lee Kiwoo, who has long taken the lead in addressing the issue of regional extinction. Analyzing the 2025 Haenam County social survey results, Lee highlighted that people in their 50s and 60s account for 39.7% of the county's total population and serve as the core pillar of the local economy and community, and he spearheaded this event on that basis.

County Council Member Lee Kiwoo explained, "When the burden on breadwinners' shoulders becomes too heavy, the region also loses its vitality," adding, "The core purpose of this forum is to solve the livelihood problems of the middle-aged and thereby build a stable local community."

Some 200 distinguished guests and local residents attended the public livelihood meeting, drawing a large turnout. Reporter Lee Jungkyung

On that day, Assemblyman Park Jiwon heralded a groundbreaking transformation for Haenam. He stated, "Investments totaling 20 trillion won are currently being attracted to Haenam," and added, "Haenam will become a treasure trove of renewable energy such as solar power."

He then presented a concrete vision for a "Haenam-style basic income." He said, "Haenam County Office or a special purpose company (SPC) will take the lead in building solar power plants, and we will push forward a plan to distribute 30% of the profits to county residents every month in the form of dividends," emphasizing, "We will go beyond the limitations of individual cash payments and create a permanent income base by utilizing local resources." He also added an educational vision to convert the foreign school within Solaseado into a public school, thereby opening enrollment opportunities for local talent as well.

In particular, remarks calling for an expansion of Assemblyman Park's political role continued to surface at the venue.

Min Hyungbae and Myeong Hyeonggwan, governor of Haenam County, expressed gratitude for Park Jiwon's hard work and asked for support. Reporter Lee Jungkyung

In his congratulatory remarks, Assemblyman Min Hyungbae said, "Assemblyman Park Jiwon has said that 'young people and the middle-aged must thrive for the region to thrive,' and I would like to add that 'Assemblyman Park Jiwon must become Speaker of the National Assembly for Haenam to thrive,'" praising him by saying, "Only when Assemblyman Park becomes Speaker will Haenam be splendidly transformed and residents' lives improve."

Haenam County Governor Myung Hyungkwan also lent his support, saying, "During my term, Assemblyman Park resolved major pending issues that have redrawn the map of Haenam, including the passage of a special act and the designation of an RE100 industrial complex." Governor Myung appealed, "For Haenam to be completed as the 'AI Rural Capital of Korea' that encompasses AI and semiconductor industries, the strength of Assemblyman Park is absolutely essential. I earnestly ask all county residents to give him strong support so that he can surely become Speaker of the National Assembly this time."

As the two figures delivered strong endorsements one after another, Assemblyman Park Jiwon listened quietly and responded with a satisfied smile. He concluded the event amid cheers from the attendees, saying, "By combining our rich rural resources with advanced energy, I will turn Haenam into a standard model for the future rural areas of Korea."

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