Kim Dong-yeon: "Now is the Golden Time to Reflect Gyeonggi Province's Policies and Demands in State Agenda"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Kim Kap-dong] Governor Kim Dong-yeon of Gyeonggi Province stated regarding the new government's state agenda announcement, "Now is the golden time to reflect Gyeonggi Province's policies and demands in the state agenda."

On the 19th, Governor Kim presided over a Gyeonggi Province major issues executive meeting, saying, "While the state agenda was announced last week, it will take considerable time for each ministry to establish detailed business plans. The President has also mentioned that the agenda can be revised through various channels as opinions are gathered from the public and all sectors," and then urged provincial officials to respond actively.

The meeting was held to share implementation directions related to the state agenda and regional pledges following the announcement of the new government's five-year state management plan on the 13th, and to discuss future response measures including dedicated task force (TF) operations.

Prior to the meeting, Governor Kim Dong-yeon said, "The new government announced its direction and 123 state agenda items at the state affairs meeting. I convened this meeting to ensure Gyeonggi Province takes the lead for the success of the new government," and added, "Gyeonggi Province is in a position where it can accelerate efficient work at the fastest pace compared to any other local government or even the central government, so I hope today becomes an opportunity to reaffirm this once again."

He continued, "The five-year state management plan contains five state goals and 123 state agenda items, and many of the recommendations Gyeonggi Province has made thus far are reflected," and said, "Since the launch of the 8th popular election term, Gyeonggi Province has pioneered 85 policies nationwide, including climate insurance, Gyeonggi Climate Platform, 360-degree care, caregiving SOS, and opportunity income. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that many items recommended by Gyeonggi Province or being pioneered by the province are reflected this time. Highlighting a few examples, energy transition centered on renewable energy, securing AI-leading talent, integrated care, four-day work week—numerous such policies are included in the five state goals. Since these state agenda items are being pursued preemptively by Gyeonggi Province, I believe that the know-how, strategies, and experiences we have accumulated will be of great help in implementing state agenda," he added.

Governor Kim stressed, "The new government's state agenda is both an opportunity and strength for Gyeonggi Province. So that 14.2 million residents can enjoy better lives, let us have Gyeonggi Province lead this beginning, extending it to the lives of all our people. As the first partner, let us communicate closely with the government and strengthen cooperation for the implementation and successful promotion of state agenda, and work together to achieve great results."

The province plans to intensively monitor and respond to the status of current issues linked to each office's strategic tasks among the 123 state agenda items. Additionally, for regional pledges, the province plans to preemptively prepare detailed implementation measures that can create synergies with the government by task.

The "State Agenda Response Strategy Dedicated Task Force (TF)," which was launched on the 14th, is operated biweekly under the Economic Deputy Administrator. Through this, the province plans to actively respond by identifying the details of 123 state agenda items, discovering province-related projects, and making recommendations to the National Assembly and central ministries regarding detailed implementation strategies, national treasury support, and legal amendments.

Previously, the province made recommendations to the State Agenda Planning Committee for △three major future growth projects (①construction of K-semiconductor mega cluster ②creation of climate tech cluster and RE100 transformation ③support for private-sector attraction of AI computing center and designation of AI-leading project special zone) △five major policy items felt by the public (①area-based continuous residence program (AIP) ②caregiving SOS project ③4.5-day work week pilot program ④overseas training and domestic and overseas job creation support ⑤climate insurance and climate action points) △three regional development and balanced development tasks (①railroad underground and expansion of metropolitan area rapid transit ②creation of biotech and venture cluster ③special development in northern regions with special compensation for special sacrifices).

Subsequently, Governor Kim Dong-yeon discussed cooperation measures between Gyeonggi Province and the government through the Democratic Party National Assembly members and out-of-office executive policy consultations (7.14.), President-provincial governors conference (8.1.), and discussions with Prime Minister Kim Min-seok (8.7.).

Meanwhile, Governor Kim said on this day, "I will make one special request," and stated, "Industrial accidents are continuing to repeat nationwide. The President is also paying special attention to industrial accidents, and they are included as an important state agenda. While I visited construction sites last week, let us ensure that Gyeonggi Province, with the resolve and goal of 'ensuring not a single worker fails to return from the workplace,' do our utmost to prevent industrial accidents."