Semiconductor Special Committee Calls for Five-Party Talks on Military Airport Relocation: "Let's Shape a Centennial Vision Together"

Concerns Grow Over Site Selection Deadlock... Respect for Muan's Three Key Demands
Legislature to Support Fulfillment of Promises... "Golden Window Must Not Be Missed"

As negotiations regarding the relocation of the Gwangju military airport continue to stall, concerns are mounting over potential setbacks in the creation of the Honam semiconductor cluster, which is valued at 800 trillion won. In response, the Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Council Semiconductor Cluster Development Support Standing Special Committee has called on the government and other members of the five-party consultative body—including Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City, Muan County, and others—to promptly resume dialogue.

In a statement released on July 28, the Semiconductor Special Committee expressed deep concern that the selection committee for the new military airport site has not been functioning properly. The committee stated that "all parties to the joint agreement on the airport relocation—including the government, Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City, and Muan County—must take collective responsibility and fulfill their promises together."

Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Council Semiconductor Cluster Creation Support Standing Special Committee. Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Council

The committee further clarified its position regarding the so-called "three major conditions" presented by Muan County, calling them "legitimate demands aimed at ensuring that the region is not left behind in development and at protecting the community’s livelihoods and rights," and stressed that these conditions deserve respect.

However, with the golden window for breaking ground on four semiconductor fabs worth 800 trillion won fast approaching, the committee emphasized that all parties involved should make concessions and reach a grand compromise.

The committee urged the five-party consultative body—including the government and Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City—to first put forward groundbreaking and practical support measures that Muan residents can truly feel, and to immediately resume suspended talks and negotiations to rebuild mutual trust.

They also stated, "We will fulfill our legislative responsibilities to ensure that incentives and support measures promised to Muan County are delivered without delay according to law and budget," adding, "We will do our utmost to ensure that all regions of Jeonnam and Gwangju can share in the fruits of the semiconductor cluster development."

Committee Chair Kim Seong-il remarked, "A semiconductor cluster worth 800 trillion won cannot be achieved through the sacrifice or victory of just one region," and added, "When the spirit of joint agreement is upheld, both future industry and regional development can be achieved together."

He further said, "For the future of the nation and the days ahead for our region, I hope all parties will return to the table and join in shaping a hundred-year vision for Jeonnam and Gwangju together."

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