Proposal at Gyeongbuk Provincial Assembly Plenary Session
Establishment of Gumi Industrial History Museum
Gyeongbuk Provincial Assembly member Kim Ilsu (People Power Party·Gumi) proposed the creation of a Park Chung-hee theme street.
On the afternoon of the 12th, during the plenary session of the 345th extraordinary meeting, Assemblyman Kim requested the positions of the Governor of Gyeongsangbuk-do and the Superintendent of Education of Gyeongsangbuk-do on various issues including the establishment of a Park Chung-hee theme street and Gumi Industrial History Museum to revitalize tourism in Gyeongsangbuk-do, free parking fees in provincial parks, support measures for the semiconductor industry specialized complex, and solutions to school district issues in boundary areas between cities and counties.
Assemblyman Kim proposed, "To revitalize tourism in Gyeongsangbuk-do, create a 1.5 km Park Chung-hee theme street from the birthplace of former President Park Chung-hee in Sangmo-dong, Gumi, to Sagok Station in Gumi, and develop a historical and cultural tourism belt connecting the birthplace, history museum, and Saemaeul Movement theme park, making it a landmark and learning center of modern and contemporary Korean history."
He argued that more interest and support are needed at the Gyeongbuk provincial level to discover related projects and cooperate with Gumi City to enhance the historical value of President Park Chung-hee and pass it on to future generations.
He also pointed out that although the Gumi National Industrial Complex has led the national export economy development for the past 50 years, Gumi is gradually losing urban vitality due to the outflow of companies and the prolonged economic downturn, resulting in many business closures.
He claimed that to overcome the current difficult times, inform future generations about the history of industrial development, revitalize the local economy, and enhance the cultural enjoyment of residents in an area lacking cultural facilities, it is necessary to establish the Gumi Industrial History Museum to commemorate this, and asked for the governor’s opinion on this matter.
Assemblyman Kim Ilsu stated that just as the entrance fees to provincial parks were made free in 2008, parking fees should be completely waived to attract more tourists and contribute to regional economic revitalization.
He explained that among the three provincial parks, Cheongnyangsan and Mungyeong Saejae are already free, and only Geumosan Provincial Park charges parking fees. He argued that if necessary, research projects to revitalize provincial parks should be promoted to discover national projects, and joint promotion and marketing should be pursued, emphasizing the need for proactive and creative efforts at the Gyeongbuk provincial level.
Assemblyman Kim also pointed out, "Since Gumi City was selected as a semiconductor industry specialized complex in July last year, there has been great expectation from the residents, but government support for the specialized complex has been lukewarm. Furthermore, with the announcement of a semiconductor mega-cluster plan centered on the metropolitan area, concerns have grown that the Gumi semiconductor specialized complex might be neglected."
Kim Ilsu emphasized, "The success of the Gumi semiconductor specialized complex will play a significant role in the economic growth of Gyeongsangbuk-do and contribute greatly to overcoming low birth rates and strengthening national competitiveness in our society." He strongly urged, "The government and Gyeongsangbuk-do should actively prepare support measures and plans so that the specialized complex can be successfully established with timely support."
In his questions to the education office, he raised the issue of the school district of Gumi Otae Elementary School, located in the boundary area between Gumi City and Chilgok County. Half of the school is in Chilgok County and the other half in Gumi City, leading to inefficient school management where budgets for maintenance must be managed by both Gumi City and Chilgok County.
He also pointed out the problem that nearby apartments, where many students attending this school live, are divided between Gumi City and Chilgok County depending on the building and unit number, causing students who attend the same elementary school for six years to advance to different middle schools?Gumi Otae Middle School or Chilgok Buksam Middle School?based on their apartment unit.
To ensure safe commuting rights and a stable educational environment for children, he proposed designating Gumi Otae Middle School and Chilgok Buksam Middle School as free school districts or rationally adjusting the distorted administrative boundaries of the two cities and counties through consultation with the governor, urging a resolution.
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