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The Jeonnam Gwangju Great Transition Planning Committee, the transition team for Min Hyungbae, the incoming mayor of the integrated Jeonnam-Gwangju special city, has accelerated preparations for the launch of the unified special city by announcing additional appointments for the advisory panel, spokespersons, and secretarial office.

On June 9, the Great Transition Planning Committee released the list of appointments for the advisory panel, special advisors, special assistants, secretarial office, and spokespersons. Notably, National Assembly member Lee Kwangjae was appointed as an advisor, drawing attention.

Ju Jeongmin, a professor at Kyungnam University, and Kim Junha, a professor at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, were appointed as co-chairs of the advisory panel.

On the morning of the 8th, the signboard ceremony for the 'Jeonnam Gwangju Great Transition Planning Committee,' the transition team for Min Hyungbae, the incoming mayor of the integrated Jeonnam-Gwangju special city, was held at Bitgaram Complex Culture and Sports Center in Naju, Jeonnam. Photo by Sim Jinseok

Special advisor roles were assigned to Heo Seok, former mayor of Suncheon, in the field of local autonomy and decentralization; Joo Eun-gi, former vice president of Samsung Electronics, in the field of economics; Lee Byung-taek, emeritus professor at Kyungnam University, in the field of industry; Yang Insang, professor at Ewha Womans University, in the field of science and technology; and Kim Seunghwi, former presiding judge, in the field of law.

A large number of experts specializing in future industries such as AI, mobility, energy, semiconductors, and biohealth have joined as special assistants.

These include Kim Suhyeong, professor at Kyungnam University, in the field of AI; Jeong Gwangbok, head of the Autonomous Driving Technology Development Innovation Project Group, in the field of mobility; Jeong Eunho, former head of KEPCO Economic Management Institute, in the field of energy; Hong Wonpyo, former president of Samsung Electronics, in the field of semiconductors; and Kim Hyungseok, professor at Hwasun Kyungnam University Hospital, in the field of biohealth.

Additionally, Kim Myeongjung, former president of EBS, in the field of cultural content; Park Sanghyeon, CEO of Symant Co., Ltd., in the field of digital; and Kim Seonil, member of the Presidential Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Policy, in the field of agriculture, livestock, and fisheries, have also been appointed as special assistants.

The secretarial office for the mayor-elect has been organized under Chief Secretary Yoon Jusik, with Kim Kibong as head of the public relations team, Park Sugi as schedule management team leader, and Shin Junseop as head of the promotional team.

Hwang Pungnyeon, former head of the Cultural Foundation, and Kim Gwangran, former member of the Gwangju City Council, have been appointed as spokespersons for the Great Transition Planning Committee, while Yang Eunsuk, attorney, and Lee Jeongwoo, former head of the Gwangju Research Institute, will serve as spokespersons for the mayor-elect.

This round of appointments is seen as a reflection of mayor-elect Min Hyungbae's strategy to simultaneously prepare growth strategies and administrative system reforms following the integration of Jeonnam and Gwangju, by placing experts in future industries such as semiconductors, AI, energy, and biohealth, as well as figures from administration, law, and local autonomy and decentralization.

A representative of the Great Transition Planning Committee stated, "The appointed personnel will support preparations for the launch of the unified special city, provide advice and communication on major issues, and assist the mayor-elect with work," adding, "Additional appointments, such as special committees, will also be announced soon."

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