Assemblyman Jinwook Jung Welcomes Promotion of "Construction of Gwangju Branch of National Assembly Library"

"Former Veterans Hospital Site in Nam-gu Is the Optimal Location," Stresses Jung
Secured 150 Million Won in Research Funding for Library Branch Construction
Ongoing Consultations with National Assembly Secretariat and Library

Jinwook Jung, a member of the National Assembly representing Dongnam Gap in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do from the Democratic Party of Korea, welcomed the recent announcement by National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik that the construction of a Gwangju branch of the National Assembly Library would be promoted as a key project for balanced regional development. He also proposed that the site of the old Veterans Hospital in Nam-gu, Gwangju, is the optimal location for the new branch.

Speaker Cho stated at his first press conference after taking office on July 28 that "the construction of the Gwangju branch of the National Assembly Library, among other balanced development projects, will be steadily advanced."

In response, Assemblyman Jinwook Jung remarked, "I join the citizens of Gwangju in welcoming Speaker Cho's announcement as his first commitment after taking office to move forward with the construction of the Gwangju branch of the National Assembly Library." He emphasized, "Now, the important task is to select the optimal location that allows for the swift advancement of the Gwangju branch construction."

Jinwook Jung, Member of the National Assembly.

He went on to say, "Considering factors such as the area's status as a center for culture and education, transportation accessibility, promptness in project implementation, and the land size required by the National Assembly, the former Veterans Hospital site in Nam-gu, Gwangju Special Integrated City, is the most suitable." He further stressed, "Because this site is located in Nam-gu, the connecting point between Jeollanam-do and Gwangju, it could become a new cultural landmark for the integrated city."

He also explained, "Because the site of the old Veterans Hospital already has available land, there is no need to go through the extensive procedures of finding and purchasing a new site." He added, "The time needed to secure the site could be reduced by more than six months, making it the most ready and expedient location for constructing the Gwangju branch of the National Assembly Library."

Even before being elected to the National Assembly, Assemblyman Jung had pledged as a regional commitment to bring a National Assembly Library branch to Nam-gu, positioning the area as a core hub of culture and education.

Since taking office, he has continuously held discussions with relevant institutions such as the National Assembly Secretariat and the National Assembly Library to advance the construction of the branch. As a member of the National Assembly's Special Committee on Budget and Accounts, he also secured 150 million won in research funding for reviewing the feasibility and foundational planning of the Gwangju branch project in the 2026 budget.

Assemblyman Jung stated, "Bringing the National Assembly Library Gwangju branch is not just an election promise, but is already being realized as a concrete project through budget appropriation and coordination with relevant institutions. With Speaker Cho's commitment, I expect that the project will gain further momentum at the National Assembly level."

He concluded by saying, "I will work closely with the National Assembly Secretariat, the National Assembly Library, and the Jeollanam-do–Gwangju Special Integrated City to ensure that the promise to build the Gwangju branch is realized swiftly, beyond just being a declaration."

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