The Democratic Party held its first Budget Policy Council meeting for Gwangju, a newly integrated special city, on September 30, promising budget and policy support for the success of three major mega projects.
During the meeting at the National Assembly, Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok stated, "Gwangju, as a model of democracy, should also be a model of integration and mega growth."
Kim emphasized, "We are at the center of a historic shift that will relocate semiconductor production facilities from the Seoul metropolitan area to the south. In this process, we will work together with local governments to secure all necessary budgets, and if there are any shortfalls, we will gather wisdom to support them with policies as well."
Floor leader Han Byeong-do also highlighted that "Gwangju is at the heart of the Lee Jae-myung administration's local-led growth strategy and the promotion of the three mega projects," adding, "The success of Gwangju is synonymous with the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration, so the Democratic Party will listen closely to the voices from the field and pay more attention to them."
The party pledged to establish a national artificial intelligence (AI) cluster and a neural processing unit (NPU) testing center to help Gwangju become a global hub for future industries, as well as to promote the construction of new industries in the city.
Gwangju Mayor Min Hyung-bae noted that approximately 13.9 trillion won has been reflected in the first government budget since the city's establishment, stating, "This is the first budget that shows how the lives of citizens will change and what impact the integration will have on local growth."
He expressed hope that about 5% of the total budget would be added during the National Assembly's review process, requesting, "Please view Gwangju not as one-seventeenth, but as two-seventeenths of the special city."
Meanwhile, the Democratic Party also held separate budget policy meetings for Daegu, Gyeongbuk, and Jeju on the same day. Kim stated, "Daegu has tasks to upgrade AI and robotics, Gumi needs to focus on semiconductor materials and parts as well as defense, and Pohang should enhance its traditional steel and secondary battery industries. Jeju has a broad consensus on issues like transportation rights for residents and the relocation of public institutions. We will take good care of these matters."
Han added, "If we combine Jeju's abundant renewable energy with AI and connect the results to tourism, primary industries, space, and bio industries, we can create a new growth model unique to Jeju. We will support Jeju in establishing itself as a testing ground for the convergence of AI and renewable energy."
During the meeting at the National Assembly, Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok stated, "Gwangju, as a model of democracy, should also be a model of integration and mega growth."
Kim emphasized, "We are at the center of a historic shift that will relocate semiconductor production facilities from the Seoul metropolitan area to the south. In this process, we will work together with local governments to secure all necessary budgets, and if there are any shortfalls, we will gather wisdom to support them with policies as well."
Floor leader Han Byeong-do also highlighted that "Gwangju is at the heart of the Lee Jae-myung administration's local-led growth strategy and the promotion of the three mega projects," adding, "The success of Gwangju is synonymous with the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration, so the Democratic Party will listen closely to the voices from the field and pay more attention to them."
The party pledged to establish a national artificial intelligence (AI) cluster and a neural processing unit (NPU) testing center to help Gwangju become a global hub for future industries, as well as to promote the construction of new industries in the city.
Gwangju Mayor Min Hyung-bae noted that approximately 13.9 trillion won has been reflected in the first government budget since the city's establishment, stating, "This is the first budget that shows how the lives of citizens will change and what impact the integration will have on local growth."
He expressed hope that about 5% of the total budget would be added during the National Assembly's review process, requesting, "Please view Gwangju not as one-seventeenth, but as two-seventeenths of the special city."
Meanwhile, the Democratic Party also held separate budget policy meetings for Daegu, Gyeongbuk, and Jeju on the same day. Kim stated, "Daegu has tasks to upgrade AI and robotics, Gumi needs to focus on semiconductor materials and parts as well as defense, and Pohang should enhance its traditional steel and secondary battery industries. Jeju has a broad consensus on issues like transportation rights for residents and the relocation of public institutions. We will take good care of these matters."
Han added, "If we combine Jeju's abundant renewable energy with AI and connect the results to tourism, primary industries, space, and bio industries, we can create a new growth model unique to Jeju. We will support Jeju in establishing itself as a testing ground for the convergence of AI and renewable energy."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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