Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il Requests Transfer of Industrial Complex Review Authority to Governor Kim Dong-yeon

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Yongin Special City Mayor Lee Sang-il met with Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon on the 12th to request the province's support for resolving major pending issues in Yongin, including the transfer of industrial complex review authority, and presented related materials.

Mayor Lee's visit to Governor Kim was made to request Gyeonggi Province's cooperation and support to smoothly proceed with mega-projects such as the government's plan to construct six Samsung Electronics semiconductor production facilities (Fab) in the 2.26 million-pyeong area of Idong and Namsa-eup in Cheoein-gu, and the plan to develop a "semiconductor-specialized new city" with 16,000 households in a 690,000-pyeong area in Idong-eup to serve as a residential area for IT talents.

At this meeting, Mayor Lee emphasized that Gyeonggi Province's authority to review local industrial park plans should be transferred to Yongin City as the approval authority so that various companies wishing to operate around the national industrial complex can be verified quickly and their entry into the complex can be facilitated smoothly.

The mayor said, "Gyeonggi Province's review of the Gireung Future City Advanced Industrial Complex and Jungneung General Industrial Complex has been delayed, causing setbacks in promoting various projects to strengthen semiconductor competitiveness," and added, "As a special city, I request that Gyeonggi Province transfer its industrial complex review authority to Yongin so that Yongin, as the approval authority, can conduct responsible review, which will strengthen the industrial ecosystem for semiconductor production through clustering of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix and other semiconductor anchor companies with their cooperative complexes."

Mayor Lee also conveyed the concerns of residents in Seongbok-dong, Suji-gu, Yongin City to Governor Kim regarding the Gwanggyo residential district transmission tower relocation issue and requested assistance.

The mayor stated, "Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Development Corporation's (GH) plan to proceed with the relocation work according to the wishes of residents in Suwon City's apartment complex is something that neither Yongin City nor the residents of Seongbok-dong can accept, and I hope Gyeonggi Province will fully understand this."

Mayor Lee also requested that Gyeonggi Province expand and newly construct four routes totaling nine sections, including Provincial Route 321 connected to the semiconductor national industrial complex in Idong and Namsa-eup in Cheoein-gu, and suggested, "I ask you to positively review accommodating the city's road network expansion plan so that chronic congestion on roads connecting semiconductor hubs can be resolved."

Additionally, the mayor emphasized the urgent promotion of Goggyeong Bridge reconstruction and surrounding road network expansion projects and requested the province's cooperation.

Mayor Lee stated, "I ask you to quickly complete Gyeonggi Province's prerequisite basic river plan for Goggyeong Bridge reconstruction so that Goggyeong Bridge flooding can be prevented and citizens of Yongin and Seongnam can enjoy traffic convenience."

The mayor noted that Yongin City applied for a Gyeonggi Province-type urban regeneration project (funded 50% by the province and 50% by the city) to develop a 61,000-square-meter area in Guseong and Mabuk districts as a space for historical and cultural arts experiences, and requested Governor Kim's interest and support.

Through the materials, the mayor stated, "We will create a space for history and cultural arts in the Guseong and Mabuk districts so that residents can plan and experience cultural festivals and other activities to improve their quality of life." The competition results are expected to be announced in June.

In response, Governor Kim Dong-yeon said, "I will carefully review the remarks and materials you provided and sincerely consider and provide support for pending matters such as road network expansion and urban regeneration that the province can support."