Promise to Propose Establishment of Industrial Manpower Support Office for Regional Issue Cooperation
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] “Haman has tremendous potential for development as a new industrial hub in Gyeongnam.”
Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, said this on the 2nd while meeting with about 200 residents of Haman County.
Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province (left), is visiting Haman County to discuss the vision for strengthening industrial site competitiveness. [Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]
At a dialogue with residents held at the county office, Governor Park said, “Haman is the center of history and culture imbued with the spirit of Aragaya and is a city leading Gyeongnam’s agriculture, including the horticulture industry, with a business-friendly location.”
He then presented a vision to strengthen industrial site competitiveness through road network improvements such as the expansion of the Jungbu Inland Expressway and the establishment of the Changwon Industrial Line, as well as fostering manufacturing industries linked to Changwon’s machinery and nuclear power plants and Sacheon’s aerospace sector.
On the same day, County Governor Jo Geun-je explained major issues including the Aragaya Historic Site District Development Project and the hosting of the 2026 World Horticulture (Watermelon) Expo.
He also requested active provincial support for the creation of the King’s Garden at the Maliyasan Tumuli Cluster and the inclusion of the Chilbuk Gayuncheon Disaster Prevention Project.
Governor Park said, “The supply of manpower is the most important factor for the continuous development of industry,” promising active response to industrial manpower supply and the establishment of an Industrial Manpower Support Office.
He added that corporate support policies, including employment and funding for mid-sized companies, would also be reviewed.
Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province (far left), is talking with officials at the BHI headquarters in Haman County. [Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]
Before the dialogue with residents, Governor Park visited the headquarters of BHI, a power equipment company located in Gunbuk-myeon, Haman.
He listened to on-site opinions regarding the restoration of the nuclear power industry ecosystem and eco-friendly energy businesses such as the hydrogen industry, and exchanged views on energy supply measures and practical support according to power supply plans.
On the day, Gyeongnam Province decided to cooperate with Haman to promote the attraction and establishment of a Northeast Asia logistics platform to develop the Haman Samchil area into an inland logistics complex, accelerate the early construction of Chilseo Industrial Complex Station on the Changwon Industrial Line, and advance projects including the Aragaya Historic Site District Development Project.
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