Pocheon Mayor Kim Jong-cheon Proposes "Resolving Local Issues Through Discussion with Governor Nam Kyung-pil"

Pocheon Mayor Kim Jong-cheon held a discussion with Gyeonggi Province Governor Nam Kyung-pil, who visited Pocheon on the 22nd, explaining the city's key projects and current issues while proposing active support from Gyeonggi Province.

The discussion was attended by approximately 30 representatives from major relevant institutions and organizations, including Mayor Kim Jong-cheon, Gyeonggi Provincial Councilmembers Kim Sung-nam and Choi Chun-shik, Cultural Center Director Yang Yun-taek, Agricultural Cooperative Central Bank Branch Manager Park Heon-mo, and Resident Association Federation Chairman Lee Je-don.

Key agenda items included ▲K-Design Village development ▲opening of the Suwon Mountain Tunnel on National Route 56 (Gun-nae~Naechon) ▲extension of the Dobong Mountain-Pocheon rail line ▲construction of the Seoul Metropolitan Area Second Outer Ring Expressway IC ▲road widening between Uijeongbu and Soheul ▲Hantan River development project ▲establishing damage mitigation measures for military-related facilities including a shooting range ▲construction of Pocheon city district energy facilities ▲and requesting special adjustment grants. The meeting allowed all participants to discuss these key initiatives and current issues of Pocheon while reaching consensus.

Mayor Kim Jong-cheon stated, "On behalf of 1.6 million Pocheon citizens, I thank the Governor for his visit. To promptly promote the goals for realizing a city of hope, Pocheon, and the many pending projects that we are preparing with one heart and one mind alongside 1.6 million Pocheon citizens even in difficult times, active support from Gyeonggi Province is essential."

Additionally, Mayor Kim stated, "I am grateful for the reflection of a 20 billion won budget for the Hasong-u to Masan road widening project, which I proposed during my meeting with the Governor shortly after taking office. Going forward, I will fulfill my role in resolving local issues by actively conducting hands-on administration and visiting the central government and Gyeonggi Province to address regional concerns."

In his closing remarks, Governor Nam Kyung-pil said, "The various opinions provided today will receive prompt responses through internal meetings immediately upon my return, and I will make every effort to resolve local issues."