Aiming to Become the Aerospace Capital... Sacheon City Accelerates Development as an Aerospace Industry Hub

"Launching the Drive to Make Sacheon the Hub of Korea’s Aerospace Industry with Citizens' Participation"

Sacheon City in South Gyeongsang Province has announced that it will hold a public hearing to gather citizen feedback and build consensus regarding the promotion of the "Aerospace Complex City Urban Development Project," which aims to establish the city as a hub of the aerospace industry.

The public hearing will take place at 2:00 p.m. on April 17 in the main auditorium on the second floor of Sacheon City Hall. The event is being organized in accordance with Article 7 of the Urban Development Act and Article 13 of its Enforcement Decree.

Experts in urban planning and transportation will participate in the hearing to conduct an in-depth discussion on the feasibility and future direction of the project.

Aerial View of the Future Aerospace Complex City in Sacheon

The session will be chaired by Professor Emeritus An Junggeun from the Department of Urban Engineering at Gyeongsang National University. Panelists will include Professor Jo Junhyeok (Gyeongsang National University), Professor Nam Gwangwoo (Kyungsung University), Dr. Kang Jongho (Korea Road Traffic Authority), and Kim Euncheol, Head of the Gyeongnam Regional Headquarters at Korea Industrial Complex Corporation.

The public hearing will proceed in the following order: opening ceremony, progress report, explanation of the project (including the proposed designated area), expert panel discussion, and collection of citizen feedback. Approximately 100 citizens are expected to attend.

In particular, this hearing will present the blueprint for the development and spatial layout of the Aerospace Complex City, proposing a future-oriented urban model that integrates industrial, residential, and research functions. It is anticipated to serve as a pivotal opportunity to further solidify the foundation for Sacheon’s future growth.

Sacheon City plans to review and incorporate the feedback gathered during the hearing and then move forward in earnest with the procedures for designating the urban development district and implementing the project.

A city official stated, "In connection with the establishment of the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA), building a systematic urban infrastructure is essential for Sacheon to emerge as the key base of the aerospace industry in Korea," adding, "Through this public hearing, we will actively reflect the diverse opinions of citizens and experts to establish a highly sophisticated development plan."

The official also added, "We are committed to creating a sustainable Aerospace Complex City through urban development that encourages citizen participation and engagement."

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