Chu Mi-ae Vows to Oversee Northeastern Gyeonggi's Transformation... Stresses Corporate Responsibility in Semiconductor Infrastructure Investment

"Northeastern Gyeonggi is a Land of Opportunity"
Utilizing Returned U.S. Military Land and Unused Military Sites

603.4 Billion Won in Provincial Funds Allocated for Yongin Semiconductor Complex Roads
"Support Contingent on Corporate Responsibility"

From Solar Power on Roads and Riversides to Direct Resident Investment
'Key to Administrative Innovation Lies in Participation'

Gyeonggi Province Governor Chu Mi-ae has unveiled her plan to foster the northeastern region of Gyeonggi as a new growth hub, combining advanced industries and energy production. She stressed that while large-scale provincial funds will be injected into infrastructure development for the Yongin semiconductor industrial complex, support for semiconductor companies will be based on the prerequisite of responsible action on environmental and health issues.

On the 11th, Governor Chu made these remarks after receiving work reports from the Construction Bureau, Construction Headquarters, Railroad and Port Logistics Bureau, and Transportation Bureau at the Situation Room of the Gyeonggi Northern Office. This marked her second visit to the northern Gyeonggi office since taking office.

In her opening remarks, Governor Chu said, "Recently, President Lee Jae-myung expressed great interest in the development of land returned by the US military," and added, "We must simultaneously pursue the advancement of high-tech industries and energy production through solar power and climate tech by utilizing these returned sites and unused military land."

She continued, "Northeastern Gyeonggi is a land of opportunity," and stated, "Going forward, I will visit the northern office two to three times a month to directly address regional issues." She further emphasized, "I, Chu Mi-ae, will personally oversee the transformation of northeastern Gyeonggi."

With regard to infrastructure development for the Yongin semiconductor industrial complex, she placed equal importance on both corporate support and corporate responsibility.

Governor Chu explained, "A total of 603.4 billion won in provincial funds and taxpayer money is expected to be invested in building road infrastructure for the Yongin semiconductor complex across eight routes spanning 39.79 km," promising that, "Gyeonggi Province will proactively develop infrastructure such as electricity, water, and roads."

She made it clear, "All of this support will only be given on the condition that semiconductor companies fully uphold their responsibilities concerning public and worker health and local environmental issues." Governor Chu added, "It must also be made clear that Gyeonggi's investments and efforts should lead to fundamental local tax reforms."

Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae is receiving work reports from the Construction Bureau, Construction Headquarters, Railroad and Port Logistics Bureau, and Transportation Bureau at the Situation Room of the Northern Provincial Office on the 11th. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

In particular, she raised the issue of effluent from the Yongin semiconductor complex and urged SK hynix to respond proactively.

Governor Chu stated, "SK hynix must show a proactive change in attitude," and continued, "The company needs to present sufficient measures that local residents can accept." She also called on both Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, emphasizing, "Aggressive technological investment is needed to increase the recycling rate of process water in semiconductor manufacturing."

She also proposed measures to merge innovation in construction administration with energy production.

Governor Chu remarked, "Installing underground power grids simultaneously when building semiconductor complex roads would save a great deal of budget and enable stable power supply," and called for active discussions with Korea Electric Power Corporation.

She also proposed utilizing roadside slopes and river retention basins as hubs for solar power generation. Additionally, she instructed the examination of privately-invested expressway construction models in which residents directly invest and receive dividends.

Governor Chu emphasized, "Please actively review investment and dividend plans for residents through the (tentatively named) Gyeonggi Future Investment Corporation," and concluded, "The key element of administrative innovation is the active participation of local residents."

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