Honam Semiconductor Cluster to Be Built on Gwangju Military Airport Site

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One week after the announcement of the three major mega-projects, the Blue House decided today (July 6) to establish the Honam semiconductor cluster on the site of the Gwangju Military Airport. President Lee Jae-myung held a public-private joint meeting and ordered what he called a speed war.

Reporter Kang Min-u has the story.

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The Blue House announced that it has decided to build the Honam semiconductor cluster on the Gwangju Military Airport site.

[Kang Hoon-sik / Chief of Staff to the President: It is possible to secure a site of approximately 2.5 million pyeong (about 8.26 square kilometers), and because the land has already been leveled due to the nature of the airport, it has the advantage of minimizing the construction period for the site.]

The site was selected because its proximity to downtown Gwangju and the KTX station makes it advantageous for securing human resources and establishing living conditions, and because it is state-owned land, which facilitates land acquisition.

The site for the Honam region was decided just one week after the announcement of the three major mega-projects, and President Lee Jae-myung repeatedly emphasized speed during the public-private joint meeting he presided over today.

[President Lee Jae-myung: A total war that determines the nation's fate is underway, and it seems the outcome will be decided by who can secure the lead faster and who is faster. Truly, speed is the only thing that matters.]

President Lee also promised financial support using excess tax revenue in the semiconductor sector and ordered the government to prepare clear support measures and present a schedule.

He also urged local governments to do their best to create living conditions, including education and culture, as well as power and water infrastructure.

Regarding the conservative opposition party's criticism of the project's feasibility, President Lee retorted that they should not hinder the project even if they cannot cooperate.

[President Lee Jae-myung: They argue for a balance (in investment scale), and then claim it is a deception or an event based on the premise that it is impossible. Is it appropriate for public officials in charge of the nation's affairs to take such an attitude? Please choose one side.]

The Blue House plans to form a dedicated team for the mega-projects and hold monthly public-private joint meetings to accelerate the pace of implementation.

(Video reporting: Jung Sang-bo, Ha Ryung | Video editing: Lee Seung-hee)
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