Jo Incheol Inspects Gwangju Civilian and Military Airport Relocations... 'Laying the Groundwork for a Semiconductor Complex'

Visit Gwangju Airport and the First Fighter Wing
Review Relocation of Mareuk-dong Ammunition Depot and Budget

Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Jo Incheol recently conducted an on-site inspection to advance the timely relocation of the military airport, a prerequisite for establishing a semiconductor-focused complex in Gwangju.

The inspection focused on checking issues related to the airport relocation and creating the conditions needed to attract the semiconductor industry. Reviewing the airport relocation schedule alongside facility improvements reflects how the reorganization of transportation and military facilities is linked to building Gwangju’s industrial base.

Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Jo In-cheol met with military officials during a site inspection of the project to establish a semiconductor-specialized complex in Gwangju. Photo provided by Rep. Jo In-cheol's office.

At Gwangju Airport, Jo received a briefing on plans to relocate the civilian airport to Muan and preparations to revitalize Muan International Airport. At the First Fighter Wing, he visited the emergency control tower to inspect the military airport’s facilities, then checked the ammunition depot in Mareuk-dong and the site designated for relocation. He also reviewed measures to gradually redistribute the military airport’s functions and shorten the relocation schedule.

Jo stressed that the relevant agencies should actively consult one another to draw up specific implementation plans and schedules. Since the matter involves multiple agencies, including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of National Defense, and local governments, he said he would facilitate coordination among them, review the budget needed for the airport relocation and facility improvements, and accelerate progress.

“Attracting the semiconductor industry is an opportunity to reshape the entire industrial landscape of Jeonnam and Gwangju and create new drivers of regional growth,” Jo said. “All parties must consult responsibly and implement practical solutions one by one.”

He added, “I will do my part in the National Assembly to ensure that the airport relocation and related projects move forward swiftly and lay the groundwork for attracting the semiconductor industry.”

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