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[Herald Economy (Gwangju)= Seo In-ju] Kim Young-rok, the Democratic Party\u2019s candidate for the Jeonnam\u2013Gwangju special mayoralty, outlined a development strategy for the Gwangju area at a policy-jurors\u2019 in-depth forum held at Seoseok Hall, Chosun University in Gwangju on the 29th. He proposed transforming Gwangju Airport and the Maruk-dong ammunition depot\u2014totaling 5 million pyeong (about 4,084 acres, roughly 6.38 sq mi)\u2014into a mixed-use cultural and industrial complex that would become a landmark for the city.<\/p>\n

He also pledged to create an advanced, mixed-use industrial complex in the Gwangju region that would surpass Busan\u2019s Centum City, combining semiconductor and artificial intelligence research clusters with convention centers, hotels, and tourism, leisure, and resort facilities.<\/p>\n

Kim cited his record\u2014establishing Korea Energy University, expanding renewable energy capacity such as solar and wind power, and attracting AI data centers and the artificial sun (fusion) project\u2014and emphasized that \u201call of these came from close communication with President Lee Jae-myung.\u201d<\/p>\n

He argued that someone who has delivered results in Jeonnam can do the same in Gwangju, presenting himself as a prepared candidate for the integrated special mayor position.<\/p>\n

Asked by the jurors about his top pledge and vision, Kim said he would immediately set up an \u201cEmergency Economic Situation Room\u201d upon taking office to revive a local economy strained further by recent Middle East conflicts and to support struggling small businesses and vulnerable residents. He also outlined a long-term plan to attract major advanced semiconductor firms to fundamentally reshape Jeonnam\u2013Gwangju\u2019s industrial landscape.<\/p>\n

In response to a juror\u2019s concern that Gwangju lacks entertainment options, he promised to boost the city\u2019s appeal\u2014proposing a K-pop arena and a second Everland theme park\u2014to develop Gwangju into a global cultural tourism hub. He also proposed building the \u201c5\u00b718 World Democracy Hall\u201d to symbolize Gwangju\u2019s role in Korea\u2019s democratization.<\/p>\n

Kim said, \u201cI am someone who keeps promises. I, Kim Young-rok, will fulfill every pledge I make,\u201d and added, \u201cWith my extensive administrative experience and communication skills, I will be the integrated mayor our citizens want\u2014and the president wants.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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