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Governor Choo Mi-ae Calls for Cooperation, Breaking Down Barriers in Gyeonggi
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Governor Choo Mi-ae Calls for Cooperation, Breaking Down Barriers in Gyeonggi

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae convened the first meeting with mayors and county chiefs of the 9th provincial administration to foster cooperation.
  • The governor emphasized breaking down barriers and finding solutions together for the 14.2 million residents of Gyeonggi Province.
  • Key issues discussed included resident safety, transportation, and expanding infrastructure, with a focus on collaborative problem-solving and securing necessary funding.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae has initiated a new era of inter-governmental cooperation, bringing together the mayors and county chiefs of the province's 31 municipalities for the first time under the 9th provincial administration. The meeting, held at the Gyeonggi Economic Science Promotion Agency, signaled the governor's commitment to "breaking down boundaries and finding solutions together" for the province's 14.2 million residents.

This is the first stage of breaking down boundaries and finding solutions together for the 14.2 million residents of Gyeonggi Province.

— Choo Mi-aeStating the purpose of the meeting with mayors and county chiefs.

During the gathering, attended by 28 mayors and county chiefs (with three municipalities represented by deputy mayors), Governor Choo articulated her vision for a collaborative provincial government. She stressed the importance of close communication with local leaders to address urgent issues such as resident safety and transportation, promising to tackle these challenges one by one. For matters requiring institutional or budgetary support, she pledged to work jointly with local governments to find solutions and expedite progress.

We will resolve urgent issues such as resident safety and transportation by closely communicating with the 31 municipalities. For tasks that require systems or budgets, we will find solutions together and proceed with speed.

— Choo Mi-aeEmphasizing collaborative problem-solving for pressing local issues.

The governor also highlighted the need for coordinated efforts in developing northern Gyeonggi Province. She acknowledged that securing national funding alone is insufficient if local financial bases are not strong enough to support projects. Therefore, she proposed a joint effort with the municipalities to devise strategies for financing the expansion of essential living infrastructure.

Even if national funding is secured, it is difficult to proceed with projects if the financial base of the municipalities is not supportive. We will consider ways to secure the necessary funds for the expansion of living infrastructure together with the municipalities.

— Choo Mi-aeAddressing the need for financial collaboration in developing northern Gyeonggi.

Governor Choo firmly stated that residents should not face regional discrimination due to financial disparities. This commitment underscores her administration's focus on equitable development and ensuring that all citizens of Gyeonggi Province benefit from improved services and infrastructure, regardless of their location.

Residents should not experience regional discrimination due to financial conditions.

— Choo Mi-aeAffirming a commitment to equitable development across the province.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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