Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Policy Council Holds First Meeting of the Year... "Ensuring Tangible Economic Alliance Effects"

Selection of Joint Cooperation Projects and Discussion on Securing National Funding

The Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Policy Council, involving Gyeongsangnam-do, Busan City, and Ulsan City, held its first coordination meeting of the year on the 21st at Busan City Hall.

This sixth coordination meeting since the council's launch was attended by the planning and coordination chiefs of the three cities and provinces of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam.

The first coordination meeting of the year and the sixth coordination meeting since its launch of the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Policy Council was held at Busan City Hall. Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government

Marking the 2nd anniversary of the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Economic Alliance, they selected joint cooperation projects that residents of the three cities and provinces can directly experience and discussed cooperation measures for smooth implementation.

They also reviewed the progress of the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam super metropolitan area development implementation plan and agreed to jointly respond to ensure that the cooperation projects of the three cities and provinces are reflected in the national plan.

They put their heads together on ways to achieve results such as operating the policy council and working-level council, and securing national funding for joint cooperation projects.

Kim Ki-young, Chief of the Planning and Coordination Office of Gyeongnam Province, said, “Since the launch of the Economic Alliance Task Force, various achievements have emerged through cooperation among the three cities and provinces. This year, we will make further efforts so that residents can feel the effects of Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam cooperation.”