Mokpo City is actively seeking national funding for key local projects as it prepares for the 2027 government budget.
Mayor Kang Seong-hwi visited the National Assembly on August 12 to meet with Seo Sam-seok, chair of the National Assembly's Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, and Ocean Affairs Committee, to discuss major local issues and request funding for the 2027 budget, the city announced on August 13.
The projects proposed by Mokpo include the establishment of a Sewol Ferry cultural space, designation of a seafood industry promotion zone, development of a dried seaweed quality information management platform, and the basic and detailed design for the national fishing port at Sapjin Harbor.
The city believes these initiatives are essential for enhancing Mokpo's competitiveness in the marine and fisheries sectors and revitalizing the local economy.
In particular, the seafood industry-related projects aim to strengthen the industrial foundation that connects production, processing, and distribution. The Sapjin Harbor project is also highlighted as a critical issue for expanding port functions and supporting the local fishing industry, underscoring the need for national funding.
Mokpo's efforts to secure national funding have been ongoing since the government budget formulation stage.
Last month, the city visited government budget authorities to explain the necessity of local projects and request support for their inclusion in the 2027 government budget. This visit to the National Assembly is part of a strategy to prepare for the upcoming budget review process.
Kang Seong-hwi, the mayor of Mokpo, stated, "Securing national funding for 2027 is crucial for addressing local issues and ensuring Mokpo's future growth potential. We will do our utmost to persuade the government and the National Assembly to include essential projects in the national budget."
Mokpo City plans to collaborate with local lawmaker Kim Won-yi to monitor the status of budget inclusion and continue to respond to each project during the National Assembly's budget review and approval process.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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