Jeollanam-do Assembly Discusses Balanced Development and Defining the Assembly's Role in the Era of Administrative Integration

The 5th Legislative Advisory Committee Holds First Meeting of the Year
Full-Scale Discussions Begin in Preparation for the Launch of the Special Integrated City

The Jeollanam-do Provincial Council held the 1st meeting of the 5th Legislative Advisory Committee for 2026 on the 4th at the Council's Choi Room. Provided by Jeonnam Provincial Council

The Jeollanam-do Provincial Assembly held the 1st meeting of the 5th Legislative Advisory Committee for 2026 on the 4th at the Assembly's Choui Room, discussing regional balanced development and the role of the Assembly following the passage of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Administrative Integration Special Act.

The meeting was attended by Chairman Kim Taekyun, Vice Chairmen Lee Gwangil and Lee Cheol, the chairs of each standing committee, advisory committee members, and more than 50 participants in total.

Kim Daeseong, Head of the Win-Win Cooperation Division at the Jeonnam Research Institute, presented the main topic, emphasizing the need to establish regional development plans and clarify the criteria for resource allocation, taking into account equity among regions after the launch of the Special Integrated City.

He also highlighted the necessity of strengthening the Assembly's legislative research and policy analysis functions and establishing specialized institutions to respond to the expanded policy authority and increased fiscal size.

During the subsequent Q&A and discussions, various opinions were exchanged on practical supplementary measures to establish a solid foundation for balanced development after the integration.

Advisory Committee Chair Kim Miyoung stated, "It is necessary to establish institutional mechanisms to prevent the concentration of functions in particular areas and to ensure that the principle of balanced development is realized for rural and island regions as well. In particular, measures to secure equity in educational opportunities must be pursued in parallel, so that the gap does not widen due to differences in local conditions."

Chairman Kim Taekyun said, "Through the establishment of a four-party consultative body, we must thoroughly discuss principles for the main government office and administrative system, and organize them into concrete implementation plans, ensuring that there is not the slightest setback in the launch of the Special Integrated City on July 1. We will carefully review and reflect the advice of the Legislative Advisory Committee to do our utmost to establish systems and lay the foundation for balanced development following the integration."

Meanwhile, the 5th Jeollanam-do Provincial Assembly Legislative Advisory Committee, launched in September 2024, will be active until June and provide policy advice and alternative proposals on overall legislative affairs.

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