Candidate Kim Jin-tae Vows to Establish Second Fire Headquarters in Yeongdong... Safeguarding the Golden Time for Safety

Kim Jin-tae, Gangwon Governor Candidate, Continues His "Persistence Relay" Campaign Part 6
Pledges to Establish "Yeongdong Region Second Fire Headquarters" Building on Second Office Achievements
Visits Gangneung Second Government Office as a Civil Petitioner to Inspect Administrative Services

Kim Jin-tae, candidate for Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, announced his key pledge for the Gangneung region: the establishment of the "Yeongdong Region Second Fire Headquarters," accelerating the construction of safety infrastructure in the Yeongdong area.

Candidate Jin Tae Kim for Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province held a consultation on the 21st at the Second Government Building of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Office located in Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung City, as a civil petitioner, as part of his campaign 'Continuing the Tenacity Series Part 6, Still Gangneung is Jin Tae Kim.' Provided by Candidate Jin Tae Kim

On April 21, as part of his campaign titled "Persistence Relay Part 6, Still Gangneung is Kim Jin-tae," Kim visited the second office building of the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Government, located in Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung City. This visit was intended to review the achievements of the second government office, which was inaugurated during his previous term as governor through strong leadership, and to hear the genuine voices of Yeongdong residents.

Notably, Kim visited not as a gubernatorial candidate but in the capacity of a regular civil petitioner, directly asking about the types of civil petitions that can be handled at the second office and consulting with the staff, meticulously inspecting the quality of public administrative services on site.

Candidate Kim emphasized that the opening of the second government office—whose necessity had been discussed for decades but had long been delayed—laid the foundation for balanced development between Yeongdong and Yeongseo, and he shared the achievements made so far. Since its opening in July 2023, the second office has deployed 276 staff members, processed approximately 8,000 civil petitions to date, and has established itself as the administrative hub of the Yeongdong region. Additionally, it facilitated the successful hosting of the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics, and has achieved visible results in building an aviation and maritime tourism hub, including the launch of Yangyang Parata Air and the expansion of Sokcho cruise tourism.

Building on the successful settlement of the second office, Kim pledged to establish the "Second Fire Headquarters" to more effectively protect the lives and property of Yeongdong residents.

The Second Fire Headquarters will be organized as a dedicated body to respond to the unique disaster environments of the Yeongdong region, such as large-scale wildfires, floods, and heavy snowfall. Its jurisdiction will cover six cities and counties in Yeongdong, including Gangneung, Goseong, Sokcho, Yangyang, Donghae, and Samcheok.

Kim Jin-tae, candidate for governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, consulted as a civil petitioner at the second office building of the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Government located in Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung City, on the 21st as part of his campaign "Determined Persistence Series 6: Still Gangneung is Kim Jin-tae." Photo provided by Kim Jin-tae campaign team

With the establishment of the Second Fire Headquarters, it is expected that the golden time for emergency response during major disasters can be dramatically reduced. In addition, a comprehensive initial disaster response system will be established through real-time cooperation with relevant agencies such as the military, police, and the Korea Forest Service, and localized fire services tailored to the climate and geographic features of Yeongdong will be provided.

Candidate Kim Jin-tae stated, "With the same persistence that led to the establishment of the second government office, I will now take full responsibility for the safety of Yeongdong residents. If the second office laid the foundation for administrative and industrial growth in Yeongdong, the Second Fire Headquarters will become a reliable bastion for the protection of life and safety."

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