Hadong County Governor Kim Hyunsoo Seeks South Gyeongsang-Jeonnam-Gwangju Cooperation on Namdo No. 2 Bridge Construction

Attends South Gyeongsang-Jeonnam-Gwangju Mutual Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony at Yeosu World Island Expo Venue
Namdo No. 2 Bridge Construction Targeted to Begin in 2027... Calls for Support in Securing Follow-Up Budget and Advancing Project
Discusses Linking Tourism and Industry Along the Southern Coast and Addressing Shared Regional Issues Together

Hadong County Governor Kim Hyunsoo attended an event promoting mutually beneficial cooperation among local governments in the southern coastal region and called on relevant organizations to work together to ensure the smooth progress of the Namdo No. 2 Bridge construction project.

According to Hadong County in South Gyeongsang Province, Governor Kim attended a ceremony for signing a mutual cooperation agreement between South Gyeongsang Province and Jeonnam-Gwangju at the Yeosu World Island Expo venue on October 26, where participants discussed ways to promote joint development in the southern coastal region.

The event was attended by South Gyeongsang Province Governor Park Wansu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City Mayor Min Hyungbae, Hadong County Governor Kim Hyunsoo, the mayor of Yeosu, vice mayors of Tongyeong and Sacheon, the vice county governor of Namhae, and other officials.

[Photo provided by Hadong County] Hadong County Governor Kim Hyunsoo poses for a commemorative photo with officials who attended the business agreement signing ceremony on mutual cooperation between Gyeongnam and Jeonnam-Gwangju at the Yeosu World Island Expo venue on the 26th, holding a banner pledging cooperation in the southern coastal region.

At a tea meeting held during the event, Governor Kim asked Governor Park and Mayor Min to cooperate in ensuring the smooth preparation of follow-up budgets and completion of administrative procedures for the Namdo No. 2 Bridge construction project.

He explained that the bridge would be infrastructure designed to improve transportation access between the Yeongnam and Honam regions, which are separated by the Seomjingang River, and make travel more convenient for residents. He also stressed the need for continued cooperation among the relevant organizations.

The Namdo No. 2 Bridge construction project is being pursued with the goal of beginning construction in 2027. Securing the necessary budget and completing related administrative procedures are expected to affect the project schedule.

The cooperation agreement aims to establish a framework for South Gyeongsang and Jeonnam-Gwangju to link the southern coast's industrial, tourism, and maritime resources and address shared regional issues.

Key areas of cooperation include the prompt enactment of the Special Act on the Development of the Southern Coastal Region and the Special Act on the Construction of a Space and Aerospace Complex City, marine environmental conservation, and the sustainable development of islands.

The participating organizations agreed to make joint proposals to the government and National Assembly for the enactment of the relevant bills and implementation of related policies. They also agreed to cooperate on attracting businesses, fostering talent, and supporting research and development.

Hadong County borders Jeonnam across the Seomjingang River and is home to natural and tourism resources extending from Jirisan and the Seomjingang River to the southern coast.

It is also connected to the Gwangyang Bay area, giving it the conditions to participate in projects to expand transportation networks and promote cooperation in tourism and industry across the southern coastal region.

The county expects construction of the Namdo No. 2 Bridge to improve travel convenience between regions and access to tourist destinations.

After the agreement ceremony, Governor Kim visited the expo's main exhibition facilities and the joint promotional pavilion for seven cities and counties in South Gyeongsang Province, where he reviewed operations and encouraged staff.

The county plans to work with South Gyeongsang Province and neighboring local governments to monitor progress on the Namdo No. 2 Bridge construction project and explore ways to link joint development initiatives in the southern coastal region with local tourism and industrial resources.

Hadong County Governor Kim Hyunsoo said, "Cooperation among neighboring regions centered on the Seomjingang River and the southern coast is an important task for regional development. We will work to ensure that construction of the Namdo No. 2 Bridge and cooperation in tourism and industry improve residents' convenience and revitalize the regional economy."

By identifying construction of the Namdo No. 2 Bridge as a key issue at the agreement ceremony, Hadong County highlighted the need to expand transportation networks between the Yeongnam and Honam regions and connect tourism destinations along the southern coast.

However, to meet the 2027 construction-start target, detailed discussions will be important on securing follow-up budgets, completing administrative procedures, sharing project costs among the relevant organizations, and setting the implementation schedule.

The key to cooperation for mutual benefit along the southern coast will be whether the agreement leads to actual joint projects rather than ending with its signing.

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