Kang Gijung: "Integrated Special Metropolitan City Now in Implementation Phase"... Accelerating Ordinance and System Integration

Revision of 2,587 Autonomous Regulations

Promulgation Targeted for June 23

Administrative Systems, Official Documents, and Records Being Prepared for July 1 Launch

Subway Line 2 Nearing Completion... Final Station Names to Be Announced in June

Kang Gijung, Mayor of Gwangju, announced that preparations for the launch of the integrated special metropolitan city of Jeonnam and Gwangju have entered the implementation phase. He explained that follow-up tasks, such as the enactment of enforcement ordinances and the revision of autonomous regulations, are in progress, and that the construction of Subway Line 2 is also in its final stages.

On the afternoon of the 19th, Mayor Kang met with reporters at City Hall to discuss the status of preparations for the integrated special metropolitan city. He said, "With the passage of the special act on integration, the framework has been established, and now only the implementation of enforcement ordinances, autonomous regulations, and system integration remains."

Kang Kijeong, Mayor of Gwangju, is speaking to reporters at Gwangju City Hall on the 19th.

Mayor Kang stated, "We have prepared a draft enforcement ordinance that includes key systems such as special financial support measures, delegation of authority, and the fostering of advanced industries, and are currently consulting with relevant ministries." He continued, "We are conducting a comprehensive review of the 2,587 autonomous regulations in Gwangju and Jeonnam to revise any overlapping or conflicting rules." He added, "We aim to promulgate this on June 23 and are proceeding without any setbacks."

The Gwangju City Government is also making preparations to ensure that citizens experience no inconvenience from the very first day of the integrated city's launch on July 1. Consultations are underway with relevant ministries regarding approximately 100 administrative information systems, 2,792 official documents, budget allocation for the supplementation and revision of 72 types of official records, and more.

Regarding the construction of Subway Line 2, he said, "We are now entering the final stages one by one," and explained, "The upper road paving for phase 1 was completed last December, and a recent public survey on station names has also concluded."

A total of 13,779 people participated in this survey. The transfer stations for Line 1, Sangmu and Namgwangju, will retain their existing names.

Mayor Kang stated, "Station names that reflect regional symbolism, such as World Cup Stadium Station, Chosun University Station, Gwangju Station, Gwangju National University of Education Station, and Gwangju Court and Prosecutors’ Office Station, received strong support." He added, "After review by the naming committee in May, the final announcements will be made in June."

Mayor Kang remarked, "This is the beginning of a new era for Gwangju and Jeonnam," and emphasized, "We have prepared thoroughly to ensure that all major projects proceed without delay."

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