President Lee: "Relocation of Gwangju Military Airport by 2028 Is Too Late... Reassess to Expedite Timeline"

President Lee at the 3rd Mega Project Review Meeting

"Exceptional Times Require Exceptional Measures"

President Lee Jae-myung instructed a review to expedite the temporary relocation timeline for the Gwangju military airport, where the semiconductor cluster for the Honam region will be established, stating, "The mid-2028 completion date is too late. Reconsider so that the schedule can be advanced as much as possible," on the 29th.

According to Senior Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung, President Lee made these remarks after receiving a report from the Ministry of National Defense regarding the temporary relocation plan for the Gwangju military airport during the 3rd Mega Project Public-Private Joint Inspection Meeting held that day. President Lee emphasized, "Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures," and added, "If necessary, consider revising laws, regulations, or guidelines."

President Lee Jae-myung is entering the 3rd Mega Project Public-Private Joint Inspection Meeting held at the Blue House on the 29th. 2026.9.29 Yonhap News Agency.

Measures to improve residential conditions in the three major mega project regions were also discussed. In particular, President Lee, after receiving reports on plans to build a dome stadium and arena to enhance cultural infrastructure, stated, "A demand survey seems important," and instructed, "Please review the practical effectiveness and efficiency." Regarding education, healthcare, and other sectors, President Lee stated, "If there are factors that could attract people to the region, actively pursue them."

Additionally, President Lee asked Kim Yongkwan, President of Samsung Electronics, who attended the meeting, whether there were any practical measures or suggestions that could help improve the residential environment for companies. In response, President Kim mentioned difficulties related to hiring foreign talent, to which President Lee instructed, "Review expanding the number of schools eligible for the K-Tech Pass."

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