Haenam County has begun identifying key projects and new initiatives for 2027 to realize its goal of becoming a vibrant rural hub in South Korea.
On August 12, the county held a report meeting at the government office to review 176 projects worth 218.7 billion won proposed by various departments, assessing their direction and feasibility.
The meeting focused on discovering differentiated projects that respond to changing local conditions and policy environments, rather than merely repeating existing initiatives, with an emphasis on delivering tangible results for residents.
In particular, the county aimed to link these projects with national government priorities, policies from the integrated Jeonnam-Gwangju special city, and commitments made during the current administration to secure external funding.
The identified projects include 44 linked to national and city funding and public offerings, 100 self-funded projects, and 32 non-budget initiatives, totaling 176.
Key initiatives proposed include: △Implementation of a Haenam-style basic social system △Establishment of a future agriculture artificial intelligence (AX) platform △Development of a smart agricultural machinery monitoring system △Creation of a comprehensive renewable energy plan for Haenam △Operation of wellness train tours △Introduction of a Haenam-style circular bus service.
These projects aim to connect Haenam's strengths in agriculture, energy, and tourism while also addressing transportation and daily services, allowing residents to experience real changes in their lives.
During the meeting, the focus was on the uniqueness and feasibility of each project, as well as how residents would perceive their impact. The necessity and expected benefits of each initiative were discussed, along with potential funding sources through national and city budgets and public offerings.
Haenam County plans to carefully evaluate the viability of new projects to ensure they go beyond mere ideas, selecting those that can be realistically implemented to enhance policy effectiveness.
Myung Hyun-gwan, the mayor of Haenam County, stated, “The current administration must create new outcomes that residents can truly feel. We need to actively discover differentiated policies that leverage Haenam's strengths and potential, ensuring that plans translate into real changes in governance.”
Following the meeting, Haenam County will refine the details of each project based on the feedback received, reassessing their feasibility, funding strategies, and expected impacts. Projects deemed viable will be gradually incorporated into the county's governance for 2027.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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