Civic groups in Gunsan, Gyeonggi Province, have decided to form a committee to collectively address the relocation of the Gunsan Logistics Center, drawing significant attention.
The proposed 'Gunsan Logistics Center Relocation Civic Promotion Committee' held a meeting with representatives from 48 civic organizations to discuss the committee's formation and future activities.
During the meeting, Lee Gil-ho, former chair of the Gunsan City Council, and Kim Man-geun, chair of the Gunsan Residents' Self-Governance Council, were elected as co-chairs.
Participants discussed organizational structure, expanding participation from other groups, holding a civic launch ceremony and resolution rally, and strategies for engaging relevant authorities.
The committee's main demands include the relocation of the Gunsan Logistics Center, the return of development profits, and improvements to the operational structure.
They plan to address traffic congestion and environmental issues caused by the logistics center and urge relevant authorities to implement measures for local development and improving citizens' living conditions.
The committee aims to expand participation to over 150 civic and social organizations and plans to hold a civic launch ceremony and resolution rally.
They will send letters to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and related companies, and pursue policy discussions and meetings, while also seeking cooperation with Gunsan City and the Gunsan City Council.
As the formation of the civic promotion committee progresses, the local community is increasingly interested in the committee's future activities and discussions regarding the relocation.
The committee plans to demand the relocation of the logistics center, the return of development profits, and improvements to the operational structure from relevant authorities.
Co-chair Lee Gil-ho stated, "The issue of the Gunsan Logistics Center is a significant matter related to citizens' living environment, environmental rights, and the future development of the region." He added, "We will work to gather the opinions of civic organizations and citizens to ensure practical measures for relocation and regional coexistence are established."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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