Minister Kim Sung Hwan Visits Anseong...Seeking Solutions on Water Source Regulations and Power Transmission Lines

Anseong City Reviews Yucheon Water Intake, LNG Power Plant, and Gosam Reservoir
Kim Bora Emphasizes Need for Practical Measures to Address Local Impact

Kim Sung Hwan, Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, visited Anseong City in Gyeonggi Province on the 28th to inspect local issues, including regulations in the water source protection area, the construction of power transmission lines and LNG power plants, and wastewater discharge issues from the Yongin semiconductor industrial complex.

Kim Sung-hwan, Minister of Climate Energy and Environment, visited Anseong City, Gyeonggi Province, on the 28th to inspect local issues such as regulations in the water source protection area, the construction of power transmission lines and LNG power plants, and the discharge water problem in the semiconductor industrial complex in Yongin. Provided by Anseong City

The site visit was attended by Anseong Mayor Kim Bora, National Assemblyman Yoon Jonggun, provincial and city council members, and representatives of local residents.

Minister Kim first visited the Yucheon water intake plant near Jungbok-ri, Gongdo-eup, where he was briefed on the need to lift regulations on the water source protection area. Anseong City requested government support, explaining that the region has suffered from various regulations for over 40 years, which has made development and the exercise of property rights difficult.

He then visited the sites related to the power transmission line and LNG power plant in Yangseong-myeon to review the progress of these projects. Local residents expressed their concerns about the environmental impacts and potential damages from the construction of the transmission lines and the power plant. They also demanded countermeasures to address the burdens placed on the community.

At Gosam Reservoir, wastewater discharge issues from the Yongin semiconductor industrial complex were examined. Local residents urged thorough verification and preventive measures, pointing out that water quality could deteriorate if industrial wastewater from the complex flows into the reservoir.

Minister Kim stated, "I deeply empathize with the concerns and demands raised by the local community," adding, "I will do my utmost to ensure that direct compensation is provided to affected residents."

He further said, "By visiting multiple sites in Anseong today and hearing directly from local residents, I was able to clearly grasp the direction the city should take and the challenges it faces. I deeply empathize with the concerns and needs raised by the local community and will do everything in my power to ensure that direct compensation is provided to those affected."

Kim Sung Hwan, Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, visited Anseong City, Gyeonggi Province, on the 28th to review local issues such as restrictions in the water source protection area, the construction of transmission lines and LNG power plants, and discharge problems at the semiconductor industrial complex in Yongin. Provided by Anseong City

Anseong Mayor Kim Bora remarked, "I hope that the Minister's visit will lead to a deeper understanding of Anseong's situation by the central government and become an opportunity for concrete policy measures. We will continue to communicate and work with related agencies to ensure that the issues discussed today lead to solutions that everyone can genuinely feel."

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