윤장현 당선인, 광주-혁신도시-목포 경제특구 구성
Newly Elected Mayoral Candidate in Gwangju, Yoon, to Form Economic Specialization Zone
Newly-elected Gwangju Mayor, Yoon Jang-hyun is reportedly considering the establishment of an economic zone linking Gwangju, Mokpo, Muan and Gwangju and Jeollanamdo Joint Innovation City in Naju, the Bitgaram City.
The Transition Committee and its chairman, Song In-seong, said the team and mayor Yoon are currently discussing details of a pan-regional economic special zone to promote the development of each region.
According to Song, Yoon will negotiate with Jeollanamdo for an effective operation of the economics zone in Gwangju and Jeollanamdo from July this year.
As Korea’s major agricultural products-producing province, Jeollanamdo is currently facing difficulties as the farming industry continues to shrink and with the special economic zone, Gwangju and Jeollanamdo hope to find ways that will benefit both the city and the province in terms of economic revenues and revitalization.