Jokuk, leader of the Jokuk Innovation Party, stated on May 10 that Pyeongtaek needs responsible support from the government and the National Assembly to take a significant leap forward. He announced the adoption of the "Pyeongtaek Support Special Law Amendment" as the party's official stance.
During a field meeting with 11 members of the Jokuk Innovation Party at the Godeok STV Knowledge Industry Center in Pyeongtaek, Jokuk emphasized the importance of the amendment. "Pyeongtaek is home to the world's largest single semiconductor factory, the Samsung Electronics campus, and the largest U.S. military base, Camp Humphreys," he said. "We aim to elevate Pyeongtaek, a strong leader and beneficiary in artificial intelligence and a symbol of the Korea-U.S. alliance."
He argued that the Pyeongtaek Support Special Law needs revision. While acknowledging that many projects have been carried out under the law enacted in 2005, he pointed out that it is insufficient to support national security and industrial strategy, highlighting its many gaps.
Jokuk noted that despite four extensions of the deadline, including the passage of a bill on May 7, the sunset clause has left Pyeongtaek city and project stakeholders in a state of uncertainty. "To ensure stable business operations and a consistent development strategy, the sunset clause must be eliminated," he stressed.
On this day, the members of the Jokuk Innovation Party confirmed the amendment to the Pyeongtaek Support Special Law as the party's official position. The proposed amendments include: 1) establishing and implementing measures to improve transportation for local residents, 2) legalizing national subsidies outlined in the enforcement decree, and 3) abolishing the sunset clause.
After the adoption of the amendment as the party's official stance, Jokuk stated, "The amendment supported by the Jokuk Innovation Party will serve as a strong backing for me and a source of hope for the residents of Pyeongtaek. The Jokuk Innovation Party will demonstrate to the residents of Pyeongtaek that we act, not just speak."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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