Kim Dong-yeon Mentions Overlapping Regulations in Northern Gyeonggi Province Again..."For the Development of the Entire Republic of Korea"

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Park No-hun] Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon delivered a message of hope regarding Northern Gyeonggi Province.

Governor Kim posted on social media on the 10th, saying "Northern Gyeonggi Province has been subject to overlapping regulations including military facilities, water source protection, and environmental laws. Our competitors are often overseas entities rather than other domestic local governments," and "The 3rd Central-Local Cooperation Conference was held today. At the gathering of the President and local government leaders, I strongly requested the lifting of overlapping regulations in Northern Gyeonggi Province. There was an opportunity to explain unreasonable regulatory cases and the vision of 'Northern Gyeonggi Special Autonomous Province,'" he announced.

He further explained Northern Gyeonggi's plan, saying "To promote the development of the entire Republic of Korea, I will publicize the vision of 'Northern Gyeonggi Province' and work together with the central government and other local governments."

The following is the full text of Governor Kim Dong-yeon's SNS post.

<Northern Gyeonggi Province is an Opportunity for Korea>

When attracting investment, 'regulations' and 'incentives' are always issues. In particular, central government regulations are the biggest factor that makes overseas companies hesitant to invest.

Especially, Northern Gyeonggi Province has been subject to overlapping regulations including military facilities, water source protection, and environmental laws.

Our competitors are often overseas entities rather than other domestic local governments. Flexible operation of Seoul metropolitan area regulations, including incentive ratios for businesses, is urgently needed.

Today, the 3rd Central-Local Cooperation Conference was held.

At the gathering of the President and local government leaders, I strongly requested the lifting of overlapping regulations in Northern Gyeonggi Province. There was an opportunity to explain unreasonable regulatory cases and the vision of 'Northern Gyeonggi Special Autonomous Province.'

Northern Gyeonggi Province should not be viewed through a dichotomy of Seoul metropolitan area and non-Seoul metropolitan area.

Northern Gyeonggi Province, home to 3.6 million people, possesses the most well-preserved ecosystem and potential. A significant change that could increase Korea's economic growth rate by 1-2 percentage points is possible there.

To promote the development of the entire Republic of Korea, I will publicize the vision of 'Northern Gyeonggi Province' and work together with the central government and other local governments.