Lee Sangil: "We Can't Have Houses Built Without Power or Water"... Requests Support for Semiconductor Fab Operation

At the ‘9th Public Election Governor-Mayor and County Governor Meeting’

Yongin Semiconductor National Industrial Complex Faces ‘Power and Water Emergency’

Mayor Lee Sangil Requests Support from Governor Choo Miae

Proposes Expansion of Rail Infrastructure Including the Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railway

“Power and Water Must Be Supplied in Time for First Semiconductor Fab Operation”

"We must not end up in a situation where houses are built but cannot be supplied with electricity and water. I urge Gyeonggi Province to take an active role so that power and water can be supplied on schedule for the operation of the first semiconductor fab."

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is speaking at the '9th Municipal Governor-Mayor·County Heads Meeting' on the 22nd. Provided by Yongin City

Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin Special City, has strongly called on Gyeonggi Province to support the resolution of power and water supply issues for the early operation of the first fab at the Yongin Advanced System Semiconductor Cluster National Industrial Complex, as well as the expansion of Yongin’s transportation network, including the establishment of the Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railway.

At the '9th Public Election Governor-Mayor and County Governor Meeting' held at the Gyeonggi Institute of Economics and Science in Suwon on July 22, Mayor Lee explained Yongin's key issues to Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Miae, stressing that, "This is a mega-project that will define the competitiveness of Korea’s semiconductor industry, and therefore, the role of Gyeonggi Province is extremely important."

Mayor Lee pointed out, "Cheoin District, which accounts for 79% of Yongin's area, is the site of a massive semiconductor project being invested in by Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. However, the road transportation network is extremely lacking and there are no railways available."

He continued, "For the success of the semiconductor project, it is urgent to expand the transportation infrastructure that will support the industrial sites," adding, "Active support from Gyeonggi Province is necessary."

He particularly highlighted the issues of power and water supply as critical challenges for the early operation of the first fab at the Yongin Advanced System Semiconductor Cluster National Industrial Complex.

Mayor Lee stated, "Samsung Electronics has moved up the target operation date for the first fab by one year to October 2029, but according to current supply plans, there are concerns that the provision of power and water may be delayed by about one to two years beyond the factory’s target operation timeline."

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is taking a commemorative photo with Governor Choo Mi-ae and heads of city and county organizations at the '9th Term Governor-Mayor and County Head Meeting' on the 22nd. Provided by Yongin City

He stressed, "We must prevent a situation where the semiconductor production facilities are complete, but operations cannot start due to inadequate infrastructure," and reiterated, "The Yongin semiconductor project is directly linked not just to the region, but to the industrial competitiveness of Korea as a whole. Gyeonggi Province must play a necessary role to ensure that power and water are supplied on time."

Mayor Lee also emphasized the necessity to expand rail networks, including the establishment of the Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railway and the extension of the Gyeonggang Line.

Mayor Lee said, "The Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railway has long been a long-awaited project for residents of Yongin Suji District and is also eagerly anticipated by residents of Suwon, Seongnam, and Hwaseong. There have been media reports stating that this joint project by four cities was omitted from the 120 policy proposals by the Gyeonggi Province Governor’s transition committee, and I hope that Gyeonggi Province plays an active role to ensure this railway project is included in the 5th National Rail Network Construction Plan."

Mayor Lee also expressed support for the collaborative administrative approach stressed by Governor Choo Miae.

He stated, "As the election is over, Gyeonggi Province and the cities and counties should work together to seek development strategies beyond party lines. To facilitate Yongin's development, I will communicate and cooperate actively with Gyeonggi Province."

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is taking a commemorative photo with Governor Chu Mi-ae and heads of city and county organizations at the '9th Public Election Governor-Mayor and County Heads Meeting' on the 22nd. Provided by Yongin City

At the meeting, Yongin City officially requested Gyeonggi Province’s support for key issues including the designation of the semiconductor cluster pursuant to the Special Act on Semiconductors, expedited promotion of national and local road construction projects, and the inclusion of the Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railway and Gyeonggang Line extension projects in the National Rail Network Construction Plan.

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