National Assembly to Host 'Comprehensive Command Center' for National Treasury Securing...Choo Mi-ae, Gyeonggi Governor, Issues 'Special Orders'

Starting from the 16th, as the National Assembly's Special Committee on Budget and Accounts begins work on adjusting figures for the 2027 government budget, Gyeonggi Province announced it will operate a 'Gyeonggi Province Comprehensive Command Center for Securing National Treasury in 2027' at the National Assembly.

The operation of the comprehensive command center for securing national treasury is in accordance with the directive of Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae, as announced through a written briefing by a Gyeonggi Province spokesperson on the 12th.

Ha Jong-mok, First Vice Governor of Administration, will serve as director of the comprehensive command center and will be stationed there from next week to oversee operations. The comprehensive command center will operate from today until the budget bill is passed, with offices set up at the Gyeonggi Province Central Cooperation Headquarters in front of the National Assembly.

Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae stated, "This effort to secure national treasury must be approached with extraordinary resolve, which is clearly different from previous years amid this serious fiscal crisis," and "We must respond with all our strength, mindful that the livelihood of Gyeonggi residents depends on each and every national treasury securing effort," according to the announcement.

Regarding the 2027 government budget, Gyeonggi Province faces financial difficulties with a need to secure a total of 86 projects worth 5.435 trillion won, including 564.8 billion won for elderly long-term care in-home and facility services support, 20.5 billion won for labor inspector personnel expenses, and 38.1 billion won for support of the National (Disabled Athletes) Sports Festival operations.

The spokesperson announced that the comprehensive command center will also focus on Gyeonggi Province's allocation of future response funds, securing fire service resources, and legislation for local tax system reform.

Gyeonggi Governor Choo Mi-ae declared a 'fiscal emergency' on August 5 and has been implementing special measures including cutting various expenditures; however, the fiscal difficulties are not expected to be easily resolved.