Jangheung County Mayor Sa Soon-moon made his first official visit to the National Assembly since taking office, focusing on securing national funding for key local projects.
On July 30, Mayor Sa met with Shin Jang-sik, leader of the Justice Party, and lawmakers Cha Kyu-geun, Ahn Do-geol, Shin Jeong-hoon, and Moon Geum-joo to discuss major initiatives aimed at building a foundation for future growth in the region.
This visit marked the first official National Assembly schedule for the new administration, aimed at gaining momentum for essential national projects that will drive local development.
During the visit, Mayor Sa highlighted the need for support on several key initiatives directly linked to Jangheung's future growth, including the confirmation of the feasibility study for the 6th national and provincial road construction plan, the selection of the Jangheung rural revitalization 3.0 project, and the advancement of the food tech research support center.
The 6th national and provincial road construction plan aims to enhance transportation accessibility between regions and expand logistics and tourism infrastructure. Jangheung County plans to improve its road network to increase transportation convenience for residents and stimulate local industry and tourism.
The rural revitalization 3.0 project, centered around Hoejin Port, seeks to improve living conditions in fishing villages and harbors while promoting local economic revitalization through tourism resources.
The food tech research support center project aims to foster the future food industry by integrating local agricultural and fishery products with advanced food technology. The plan includes establishing a hub for research, demonstration, and business support to enhance the competitiveness of the local food industry and create job opportunities for youth while attracting businesses.
Through this National Assembly visit, Jangheung County aims to strengthen cooperation with the central government, the National Assembly, and relevant agencies to accelerate the progress of key initiatives.
Mayor Sa stated, "The start of the 9th administration must focus on securing national funding and attracting national projects for the future of Jangheung. We will work closely with the National Assembly and the central government to achieve tangible results that residents can feel."
Looking ahead, Jangheung County plans to continuously monitor the progress of major national funding projects and maintain visits to central government agencies and the National Assembly to enhance external cooperation for resolving local issues and securing national budgets.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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