Kim Minseok Signals Resumption of Daejeon-Chungnam Administrative Integration: "To Proceed at Right Time and Through Proper Process"

"Actively Supporting Public Institution Relocations"

Kim Minseok, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced on September 4 that he intends to resume efforts to integrate the Daejeon and Chungnam administrations, which had previously been halted.

On the morning of the 4th, at the Chungnam Provincial Government Situation Room, Kim Minseok, the party leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is speaking at the Democratic Party of Korea Chungnam Supreme Council meeting. Photo by Yonhap News

At the Supreme Council meeting held on-site in Chungnam that day, Party Leader Kim stated, "We will proceed at an appropriate time and through the right process." He also pledged the party's support for key issues related to balanced development in Chungnam, such as the second phase relocation of public institutions and attracting the integrated headquarters for five regional power generation companies.

The administrative integration of Daejeon and Chungnam was effectively suspended after the bill failed to pass in the previous National Assembly.

Kim also promised support for Chungnam in relation to the government's second phase public institution relocation plan, which was announced the day before. Referring to the proposal by Chungnam Governor Park Soo-hyun during the August 17 national convention to relocate public institutions to Naepo New Town and attract the integrated headquarters of power generation companies, Kim said, "I am carefully listening."

He further stated, "For the first time, the national budget allocated to the Chungnam region will exceed 13 trillion won, and we will ensure that all necessary funds are included," adding, "With the upcoming Chungcheong Universiade, we will also find ways to provide bipartisan support."

On this day, Kim visited Chungnam to launch the 'Friday Night Politics Alley Livelihood Team.' The Democratic Party plans for its leadership and National Assembly members to visit regional sites every Friday, listen to local livelihood issues, and seek solutions at the party level.

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