Kim Uigyeom, the newly appointed head of the Saemangeum Development Agency, stated on the 21st, "In this era of major energy transition, I will work to develop Saemangeum into a hub for renewable energy," adding, "For now, I will focus on attracting an RE100 industrial complex to Saemangeum."
An RE100 industrial complex refers to an industrial park where 100% of the electricity required by companies is supplied by eco-friendly renewable energy sources. The RE100 campaign, in which companies pledge to use 100% renewable energy for their electricity needs, is being promoted as a key policy initiative by the new government, leading to the establishment of such complexes.
At his inauguration ceremony held at the Saemangeum Development Agency auditorium in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, on this day, Kim said, "I believe I am standing here today in accordance with the President's wish for me to return to my hometown and work diligently." He continued, "Saemangeum cannot be developed through development alone. In order to achieve harmony with nature, we will work together and deliberate on measures such as seawater circulation and ecosystem restoration, so that Saemangeum becomes a place loved by all citizens."
Kim Uigyeom, the newly appointed head of the Saemangeum Development Agency, is delivering a greeting at the National Assembly Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee plenary session on the 21st. Photo by Yonhap News
He also added, "I will quickly familiarize myself with the work and concentrate all my efforts on ensuring that the necessary projects for Saemangeum proceed smoothly, through close cooperation with the National Assembly, the Office of the President, and relevant government agencies."
Kim Uigyeom, the new head, graduated from Gunsan Jeil High School and the Department of Law at Korea University. He has served as a reporter for Hankyoreh Newspaper, spokesperson for the Moon Jae-in administration, a member of the 21st National Assembly, and spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Korea.
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