Kang Ki-jung, mayor of Gwangju, said April 21 that he will work to properly wrap up the city’s remaining tasks as the “last mayor” of Gwangju Metropolitan City.
Speaking with reporters over tea at City Hall, Kang said he had recently visited sites across Gwangju and South Jeolla Province and “once again felt the weight of integration.” He said he would closely review city affairs and “firmly bring Gwangju Metropolitan City’s history to a close.”
Kang also laid out 10 key tasks he plans to pursue during the remainder of his term.
They include a constitutional amendment related to May 18, finalizing subway station names, preparing to launch an integrated special city, and paying relief funds for damage tied to high oil prices.
He also cited an AX demonstration valley, pilot operations for self-driving cars, attracting corporate investment, and accelerating preparations to relocate the military airport.
Kang said he hopes to share “good news” with residents about a May 18 constitutional amendment alongside next month’s May 18 commemoration ceremony planned at May 18 Democracy Square and the reopening ceremony for the restored former South Jeolla Provincial Office building.
He added that, with what he called an important moment approaching ahead of the nation’s first metropolitan-level integration, he would make sure necessary work is not overlooked.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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