Jindo County Governor Kim Hee-soo presented the direction of military administration in 2025 in his city administration speech. Jindo County Governor Kim Hee-soo announced the direction of military administration for 2025 in a speech at the 302nd Jindo County Council 1st plenary session held at the Jindo County Council plenary room on the 20th.
In his city administration speech, Jindo County Governor Kim Hee-soo said, “This year, there were many difficulties such as the government’s austerity fiscal policy and torrential rain in the summer, but it was a year in which we overcame the crisis and showed Jindo County’s potential and capabilities to the outside world.”
Next year’s military administration direction: ▲ Establishing a foundation for fostering agriculture and fisheries industries where everyone can prosper together ▲ Establishing a welfare safety net that adds warmth to life ▲ Strengthening pro-birth and child-rearing policies, responding to local extinction ▲ Creating Korea’s representative cultural city where history, nature, and tourism come together ▲ A beautiful and livable Jindo that blooms 365 days a year ▲A safe environment without disasters, disasters, or accidents ▲New growth for the future There are seven things, including discovering power and practicing administration that serves the citizens.
First, in order to ‘create a foundation for nurturing the agricultural and fisheries industry where everyone can prosper together’, we will foster and support new income-generating cultivation complexes to replace items with unstable supply and demand, and promote a win-win cooperation project in the public-private region selected through a public contest to establish a stable distribution system for agricultural and fishery products. Build and strengthen product competitiveness.
In addition, in order to ‘build a welfare safety net that adds warmth to life,’ we strengthen support policies such as job projects for the elderly and the disabled, and support the cost of knee replacement surgery and eye disease surgery for seniors over 60 years old who meet income requirements to ensure a healthy retirement. Helps with life
Under the policy of ‘strengthening pro-birth and child-rearing policies and responding to local extinction’, an integrated pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare support center will be built to provide integrated services from pregnancy to childcare. In addition, we plan to pay a basic birth allowance of 200,000 won per month from 1 to 18 years of age to all children who report their birth in Jindo-gun after January 1, 2024, and details related to this are being discussed with the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Jeollanam-do.
In order to ‘create Korea’s representative cultural city combining history, nature, and tourism’, we have launched a project to expand large-scale tourism infrastructure, including the ‘Jeonnam-style Balanced Development 300 Project’, which was selected in a public contest last year, and newly secured ‘ The ‘Arirang Village Tourist Site Dog Friendly Campground Creation Project’ is being promoted to revitalize the Arirang Village tourist site.
In order to ‘discover new growth engines for the future and practice administration that serves the people’, we plan to actively pursue a pre-feasibility service for the construction of Jindo-gun railway network so that the Jindo extension plan of the Honam high-speed railway line can be reflected in the 5th national railway network construction plan. In addition, new and renewable energy power generation projects, such as large-scale solar power generation projects and offshore wind power generation projects, are planned to be promoted as win-win projects for residents and residents, including profit sharing systems.
Jindo County Mayor Kim Hee-soo said, “There are difficulties such as reduction of local allocation tax due to the austerity fiscal policy, but we ask for generous support and cooperation from the residents and county council so that by using this year’s performance as a driving force, the residents can unite in 2025 and create Jindo that can soar into the future.” “I give it to you,” he said.
Jindo County’s budget for next year is KRW 436.2 billion, an increase of KRW 14.33 billion from this year, and the budget was strategically prepared by drastically cutting unnecessary and urgent projects and reducing current expenses.
Meanwhile, about 30 members of the Jindo-gun Association for Life Improvement (Chairman Kim Mal-ja) conducted red pepper paste-making training at the Jindo-gun Agricultural Technology Center processing training center.
This training was promoted by the Jindo-gun Agricultural Technology Center to revitalize the 6th industry through the Life Improvement Association, and was operated under the theme of ‘Sweet rice red pepper paste that can be easily made at home.’
Participants made 300kg of red pepper paste by mixing red pepper powder produced in Jindo with various ingredients, and this red pepper paste will be delivered to vulnerable groups through each town/myeon office.
The Jindo-gun Association for Life Improvement is a farmer learning group affiliated with the Jindo-gun Agricultural Technology Center. It consists of approximately 300 members in 7 branches, and continues to provide services for rural development and education to strengthen the capabilities of female farmers every year.
Kim Mal-ja, president of the Life Improvement Jindo-gun Association, said, “It was a meaningful time because we were able to practice learning and loving our neighbors together,” and added, “We will continue to serve the underprivileged in the region in the future.” In response, an official at the Jindo-gun Agricultural Technology Center said, “We will not spare any active support so that members of the farmer learning group can take interest in and contribute to the development of the local community.”
Economy Queen reporter Hana Choi photo Jindo-gun
What are Governor Kim Hee-soo’s main goals for Jindo County by 2025?
Interview Between Time.news Editor and Jindo County Governor Kim Hee-soo
Editor: Good morning, Governor Kim. Thank you for joining us today. Your recent city administration speech highlighted several ambitious goals for Jindo County in 2025. Can you share what inspired these initiatives, particularly given the recent challenges faced by your region?
Governor Kim Hee-soo: Good morning, and thank you for having me. The challenges we’ve faced this past year, including government austerity measures and severe weather, have certainly tested our resilience. However, they also provided us with a unique opportunity to reassess our strengths and potential. My aim is to foster a community that not only withstands difficulties but emerges stronger and more united.
Editor: It’s encouraging to hear that perspective. One of your key points was to establish a thriving agricultural and fisheries sector. How do you plan to support the local producers while ensuring sustainability?
Governor Kim Hee-soo: Absolutely, agriculture and fisheries are vital to our economy. We plan to introduce new income-generating cultivation complexes for products with inconsistent supply and demand, coupled with a public-private cooperation project to stabilize distribution. Our goal is to empower our farmers and fishermen with the resources they need to enhance productivity and product competitiveness.
Editor: That sounds promising. Your mention of a welfare safety net to create a warmer life for citizens was also striking. What specific measures will be implemented to support vulnerable populations?
Governor Kim Hee-soo: We intend to strengthen support for the elderly and disabled, including job programs tailored to their needs. We are particularly focused on healthcare access, planning to cover surgeries for knee and eye conditions for seniors who meet income requirements. Ensuring a healthy and dignified retirement for our citizens is a priority.
Editor: A comprehensive approach indeed. In light of the declining birth rates, your plan to strengthen pro-birth and child-rearing policies stands out. Can you elaborate on the integrated pregnancy and childcare support centre you aim to build?
Governor Kim Hee-soo: Certainly! This centre will be designed to provide seamless services for families, from pregnancy through to childcare. With a monthly basic birth allowance of 200,000 won for children up to 18, we hope to alleviate some financial burdens on new families. By collaborating closely with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, we are dedicated to encouraging a healthy future for our community.
Editor: It’s a commendable initiative. Turning to tourism, creating a cultural city is another one of your outlined goals. How will you integrate Jindo’s history and natural beauty into this development?
Governor Kim Hee-soo: We recognize that Jindo has a rich cultural heritage and stunning nature. The ‘Jeonnam-style Balanced Development 300 Project’ will focus on expanding our tourism infrastructure while emphasizing cultural sites. Additionally, projects like the Dog Friendly Campground at the Arirang Village will enhance our appeal to tourists, ensuring that our local culture and environment are preserved and celebrated.
Editor: That’s a robust vision for Jindo. It also sounds like some substantial changes are on the horizon regarding transportation. What can you tell us about the planned railway network?
Governor Kim Hee-soo: The railway expansion is crucial for our future growth. We are pushing for the Jindo extension of the Honam high-speed railway line to be included in the national construction plan. This will not only improve connectivity but is also seen as a driver for economic development and accessibility in Jindo.
Editor: Governor, as you prepare for 2025 amid financial constraints, what is your message to the residents of Jindo?
Governor Kim Hee-soo: I urge the residents to come together as we build a brighter future for Jindo. While we may face setbacks, our collective strength and collaboration can turn those challenges into opportunities. With a budget of over 436 billion KRW strategically allocated, we are committed to making every effort for the prosperity of Jindo County. Together, I believe we can soar into a promising future.
Editor: Thank you, Governor Kim, for your insights and for sharing your vision for Jindo County. We wish you success in your endeavors.
Governor Kim Hee-soo: Thank you for the opportunity to share our plans!