President Lee Inspects Southwestern Industrial Complex and Offshore Wind Farm Sites by Helicopter

Follow-up to the National Briefing on the Three Major Mega Projects

The Office of the President announced on the 30th that President Lee Jae-myung conducted an aerial inspection by helicopter of candidate sites for industrial complexes in the southwestern region, as well as offshore wind farm sites.

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson An Gwi-ryeong stated in a written briefing on the same day, "President Lee first inspected the site of the Gwangju military airport, which is in the process of being relocated to Muan, South Jeolla Province, while receiving a report from Vice Minister of National Defense Lee Doo-hee. He then toured the candidate site for the Gwangju Future Mobility Industrial Complex while being briefed by Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom."

President Lee Jae-myung is delivering a congratulatory speech at the National Report on the Vision for the Development of the Southwestern Advanced Industry held on the 30th at the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center in Gwangju. Photo by Yonhap News

She continued, "President Lee also visited Solaseado in Haenam, which is envisioned as a future-oriented city integrating advanced industries, solar energy, and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. In addition, he inspected the New Port of Mokpo, a core hub for offshore wind power installation in the southwestern region, while receiving a report from Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment Kim Seong-hwan."

Minister Kim introduced regional economic revitalization policies that utilize local gift certificates and the Solar Child Allowance. He also discussed the performance of renewable energy business operations with President Lee.

On July 2, President Lee will continue with the National Briefing on the Vision for Advanced Industry Development in the Chungcheong region in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, and on July 3 in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, for the Yeongnam region. The briefing in the Chungcheong region will be attended by Samsung, SK hynix, and Celltrion, while the briefing in the Yeongnam region will see participation from Samsung, SK Telecom, Hyundai Motor, Hanwha, and other companies.

This inspection was organized to directly review the foundation of advanced industries and energy in the southwestern region, following the National Briefing on Korea's Leap Forward Three Major Mega Projects held the previous day, and the National Briefing on the Vision for Advanced Industry Development in the southwestern region held today.

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