경남대도약준비팀이 전남광주대전환기획위를 방문해 영호남 상생협력 방안을 논의했다. 양측은 남해안권발전특별법 및 항공복합도시건설특별법 제정, 광양만권경제자유구역 개편 등 현안에 대한 공동 대응을 협의했다.
Min Hyung-bae, elected governor of Jeonnam-Gwangju, visited Naju's Bitgaram Innovation City for his first official schedule. He emphasized connecting energy and talent to create new growth engines, highlighting the city's symbolic role in the integration of Jeonnam and Gwangju.
A 'Great Transition Planning Committee' has been formed to prepare for the launch of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City and to create a blueprint for its administration. The committee, composed of 20 experts across seven sub-committees, will be chaired by former Samsung Electronics executive Jeong Eun-seung.
People Power Party candidate Lee Jung-hyun, who ran for the integrated Jeonnam-Gwangju mayor in a traditionally difficult district, will have half of his election expenses reimbursed after securing 11.68% of the vote. Other candidates in the mayoral race and some local council candidates will receive partial or no reimbursement.
Newly elected education superintendent Kim Dae-jung pledges to revitalize regional education and push for the unification of Jeonnam and Gwangju education systems. He aims to create an ecosystem where local talent can thrive in regional industries and promises no disruptive mergers, prioritizing student choice.
Kim Dae-jung has been elected as the first Superintendent of Education for the unified Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City, securing 42.67% of the vote with 90.95% of ballots counted. He previously served as the Jeonnam Provincial Superintendent of Education.
Mokpo National University and Sunchon National University have resumed talks regarding their integration, which has been stalled due to disagreements over the location of the medical school. The new governor of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City is expected to mediate the dispute.
Four candidates vying for the unified Jeonnam-Gwangju education superintendent position held final campaign rallies on June 2, one day before the June 3 local elections. Despite continuous rain, candidates appealed for votes across Gwangju and Jeonnam.
