As the administrative and public institution restructuring follows the integration of Gwangju and Jeonnam, Jangheung County has identified 11 key institutions as targets for attraction efforts.
The county plans to strengthen its recruitment activities directed at the Gwangju Integrated Special City, political circles, and relevant agencies, emphasizing that the central region should not be overlooked during the relocation of major public facilities, including the integrated government and council offices.
Jangheung County views the integration of Gwangju not merely as an administrative reorganization but as an opportunity to establish a new growth axis for the central region of South Korea. The county is preparing strategies and policy proposals to attract public institutions.
The core argument for the county's recruitment efforts is 'balanced distribution by region.'
If major administrative functions and public institutions concentrate in specific areas during the launch of the integrated administrative system, it could reduce access to administrative and public services for residents in the central region. Therefore, a balanced development approach in the placement of institutions is necessary.
Jangheung County also plans to align its industrial base with its public institution attraction strategy.
The county presents its strengths, including eco-friendly agriculture, abundant marine resources, a bio-industry centered on natural products and traditional medicine, and ecological and cultural tourism resources.
Based on these strengths, the county has selected 11 institutions that can be linked to regional specialized industries, including marine and agricultural life, energy and environment, culture and arts, and social services.
Moving forward, the county plans to analyze the functions of each institution and the industrial and locational conditions of Jangheung to develop tailored recruitment strategies.
Preparations for the relocation of public institutions are also underway. The county will review available land and locational conditions for potential sites and will gradually establish support measures for employees to settle in the area, including transportation, living infrastructure, and residency support.
Jangheung County emphasizes that attracting public institutions is not just about relocating one entity but can lead to job creation, population growth, and revitalization of the local economy.
If public institutions and related industries cluster in the central region, it is expected to create jobs for young people, attract new residents, increase local consumption, and enhance the competitiveness of existing specialized industries such as marine, agricultural life, and bio.
The county will also strengthen its recruitment activities directed at political circles and relevant agencies.
Jangheung County plans to establish a cooperative system with the Gwangju Integrated Special City, local lawmakers, and relevant agencies, continuously advocating for the principle of 'balanced distribution in the central region' during the relocation of major public facilities such as the integrated government and council offices.
In anticipation of the second phase of public institution relocations to be promoted at the government level, the county aims to proactively respond by promoting Jangheung's locational conditions and industrial competitiveness while developing tailored recruitment arguments for each institution.
Jangheung County Mayor Sa Sun-moon stated, "The integration of Gwangju is a significant turning point in creating a new growth axis for the central region of South Korea beyond just the local administrative system. We will actively voice our concerns to ensure that the central region is not overlooked in the placement of public institutions and will make every effort to attract institutions linked to Jangheung's marine, agricultural life, and bio-specialized resources."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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