The Living Ocean and Coast Geomun-do, Yeosu-si The Location of EXPO 2012 YEOSU KOREA jeollanam-do the Land of Green

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2009 Direction of Provincial Policy

With recovery from the current economic crisis and stability of living as priorities, the province aims to establish a foundation for green growth and a strong marine economy

Full effort to carry on emergency measures for economic recovery.

  • The Province is now operating in emergency mode to recover from the economic crisis by expanding public investment and creating jobs.
  • The Province is fostering future industries and R&D while constructing 5 major new cities as the foundation for growth.

Fostering the best Korean green industry center

  • The Province is aiming to improve local brand value by expanding the bio-tech industries and pursuing environment-friendly local development.
  • The basis for industrializing future alternative energy industries and fostering ‘green industries’ to cope with climate change is being established.

Realizing a southwest coastline metropolitan marine economic zone

  • Preparing for success of the Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea and realizing the southwest coast vision.
  • Establishing a Shipbuilding Industry Cluster and securing infrastructure for a Northeast Asian logistics center.

Creating high value-added tourism and cultural branding

  • Creating added value by hosting an F1 Korean Grand Prix as well as other sporting events.
  • Fostering marine tourist sites through developing island resources and attracting tourists through customized, targeted tourism.

Building wealth and happy agricultural and fishing villages.

  • Enhancing value added competitiveness of the agriculture/fishery/livestock industries and diversifying income sources.
  • Establishing wealthy agricultural and fishery villages and preserving the clean and comfortable environment.

Building a truly productive welfare system

  • Securing social security for people vulnerable to economic crisis and fostering welfare for the elderly.
  • Developing women’s ability and improving health through improved health care services.

Practicing responsible politics focusing on performance and creativity.

  • Improving administrative capabilities such as performance centered organization management and expanded participation of experts in provincial policies
  • Innovating administrative services satisfying provincial people and reliably managing disasters.