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Mayor Chun Jae-soo Meets with Lee Hyeong-seop, Head of the Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office

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Busan Metropolitan City, led by Mayor Chun Jae-soo, announced that Mayor Chun met with Lee Hyeong-seop, Head of the Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office, at 1:30 p.m. yesterday, August 27, in the reception room at City Hall to discuss ways to cooperate on the use of Nakdong River waterfront areas and the smooth implementation of key projects.

The meeting was arranged to exchange views on major projects requiring consultation with the Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office and to develop waterfront, cultural and leisure spaces that citizens can enjoy while preserving the natural environment of the Nakdong River.

During the meeting, Mayor Chun and Head Lee exchanged views on the Nakdong Sunset Hwamyeong Eco Park project and ways to utilize waterfront areas within the Nakdong River ecological parks.

The Nakdong Sunset Hwamyeong Eco Park project aims to create a waterfront space where nature, people, culture and relaxation come together against the backdrop of the Nakdong River’s beautiful sunsets. To ensure the smooth implementation of the project, Busan Metropolitan City plans to work closely with the Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office on matters including permits for river occupancy and use.

They also discussed the development of a park golf course at Hwamyeong Ecological Park, which is being pursued to meet citizens’ demand for recreational sports and provide a wider range of leisure spaces, as well as the hosting of various events within the Nakdong River ecological parks.

In addition, they exchanged views on continuing communication with relevant agencies and organizations regarding the need to preserve the ecological environment of the lower Nakdong River while promoting balanced regional development in connection with large-scale development projects in western Busan, including Eco Delta City and Gadeokdo New Airport.

Mayor Chun Jae-soo said, “The Nakdong River is a strategic asset that can help bridge the development gap between eastern and western Busan. As the river needs to be transformed into a place that citizens can fully enjoy and cherish, I ask for your active cooperation in achieving this goal.”

He added, “I also ask for your cooperation in further enhancing the value of the Nakdong River through flexible policies for the use of space that allow nature and people to coexist.”

Lee Hyeong-seop, Head of the Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office, said, “We will make every effort, through continued attention and cooperation regarding Busan Metropolitan City’s key projects, to help resolve the issues involved.”