Jindo County in South Jeolla Province is actively seeking national budget support for local projects as it prepares for the 2027 government budget. The county aims to secure funding for 16 key projects focused on improving living conditions and establishing a foundation for future growth.
On October 19, Jindo County Mayor Lee Jae-gak visited the National Assembly to discuss the urgency and necessity of these local projects, requesting cooperation to ensure their inclusion in the 2027 government budget.
This visit was intended to explain the importance of national funding for essential local projects in response to the National Assembly's review of the government budget. The county is emphasizing the need for financial support to effectively implement large-scale infrastructure and living environment improvement projects, given its relatively weak financial conditions.
Mayor Lee highlighted that the timing and scale of these key projects could vary significantly depending on whether national funding is secured. He stressed the importance of explaining the necessity of each project during the National Assembly's review process.
During his visit, Mayor Lee underscored the realistic conditions of the region and the justification for advancing these projects, asserting that budget support is crucial for residents to experience tangible changes. He also called for the National Assembly's attention and cooperation to ensure timely implementation of projects aimed at establishing a foundation for future growth.
Following this visit, Jindo County plans to continuously monitor the budget allocation status for major projects and will continue to advocate for the necessity of these projects to central government departments and National Assembly officials. The county intends to enhance its responsiveness by supplementing relevant materials and engaging in discussions with related agencies regarding any necessary adjustments or additional funding during the National Assembly's budget review process.
Mayor Lee stated, “Securing national budget support is crucial for the successful implementation of key projects that will shape the future of our region. We will actively communicate the necessity and urgency of these projects and do our utmost to ensure they are reflected in the budget during the National Assembly's review process.” He added, “Each national project directly impacts regional development and the lives of our residents, so we hope for active support by thoroughly considering Jindo County's conditions and the justification for advancing these projects. We will strengthen our cooperation with the National Assembly to achieve results that residents can feel.”
Meanwhile, Jindo County is refining its response strategies for each project in line with the government budget formulation and National Assembly review schedule to secure funding for the 2027 national budget. The county plans to continue its advocacy efforts with central government departments and the National Assembly to focus administrative efforts on securing budget allocations for local projects.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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