Gwangju Mayor Min Hyung-bae stated on October 8 that the past 100 days have been a time to realize the significance of unity and to confirm the power and potential of collaboration. He emphasized his commitment to ensuring the success of the Honam semiconductor cluster project.
During a press conference marking his 100th day in office at the Gwangju City Hall business room, Mayor Min highlighted key achievements, including the selection of candidate sites for relocating military airports and the solidification of a 800 trillion won semiconductor investment.
He also expressed satisfaction with securing government support for development projects, such as the creation of the Muan National Industrial Complex, the establishment of a national medical school, and the development of a regionally integrated healthcare system.
Mayor Min underscored the synergy of unity, noting that the response time to corporate requests has improved. He cited the resolution of wastewater issues for Amkor through facilities in nearby Jangseong County and the successful attraction of a quantum cluster in the first national public project as examples of the power of collaboration. Additionally, he mentioned that the Gwangyang Bay area has been designated as a specialized zone for secondary batteries, a key national strategic industry.
He reported that initiatives such as special discounts for local currency, expanded bus services, and an integrated emergency medical platform are in the implementation phase, while the establishment of a balanced development fund and the integration of public institutions are progressing through established procedures.
Mayor Min also discussed the ongoing adjustments to new symbolic systems, including the establishment of the Jeonnam Gwangju Energy Corporation.
He pledged to create a citizen-centric government, stating, “There is a growing movement within civil society. Through forums and discussions centered on unity, we have confirmed the power of the citizens.” He emphasized that voices that may sometimes appear as conflicts are a natural process of expressing citizens' thoughts and demands, and he aims to channel that energy into citizen sovereignty.
Specifically, he committed to following the proposals and decisions made by citizens, vowing to establish a citizen-centric government where the voices of the people translate into policies and budgets through the Citizen Sovereignty Committee and deliberative public forums.
Mayor Min promised to solidify the changes initiated in the past 100 days within the systems and the lives of citizens. He articulated a future growth vision, stating, “We will ensure the success of the Honam semiconductor mega-cluster and integrate semiconductor technology with AI, energy, future mobility, and advanced materials into a single industrial ecosystem.”
He also emphasized the need to enhance existing key industries such as petrochemicals, automobiles, and home appliances with advanced technologies and industrial opportunities to create new growth engines.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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