"If Semiconductors Come, Where Will Residents Go?"...Gogidam Urges Relocation Measures for Maruk-dong Residents

63 Residents of Munchon and Shinyeong Villages Near the Ammunition Depot
Active Administration and Support Needed Reflecting Residents' Voices

There has been an argument that, in order to maximize the developmental impact of establishing the Honam Semiconductor Cluster, strategies for both resident co-prosperity and the future industrial development of Seo District must be established simultaneously.

Gogidam, member of the Seo District Council of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, stressed during the Planning and General Affairs Committee's work report at the 342nd temporary session held on July 20, that "The Honam Region Semiconductor Cluster is a project that will become a key hub for the nation's future industries. Therefore, development, co-prosperity with residents, and regional development strategies must be pursued together."

Gogidam specifically pointed out that, in the process of creating the semiconductor cluster in connection with the relocation site of Gwangju Military Airport, the issue of collective relocation for residents of Munchon and Shinyeong villages near the Maruk-dong ammunition depot has still not been resolved.

Gogidam, Council Member of Seo District Council.

He stated, "In 2015, during compensation negotiations, 63 farmers from Munchon and Shinyeong villages agreed to the compensation, but consensus has not yet been reached on the collective relocation." He added, "To ensure the successful implementation of the semiconductor cluster project, it is essential to adequately reflect resident opinions and for the administration to proactively mediate and support the process."

Gogidam also called for strategic measures for Seo District to be the first to benefit economically from the semiconductor industry.

He suggested, "To prevent the ammunition depot site from being excluded during the development of the semiconductor cluster, a joint public-private task force dedicated to supporting the semiconductor industry at the Seo District level should be formed. There is a need to proactively establish a long-term industrial strategy, including company attraction, talent development, and expansion of infrastructure."

This implies the need to establish a comprehensive response system that not only creates an industrial complex but also links research and development, corporate support, and the improvement of living conditions.

Gogidam emphasized, "Development that coexists with residents is the starting point for sustainable regional growth," and added, "Seo District must begin systematic preparations right now in order to become the central axis of Honam's semiconductor industry."

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