Rwanda's Ambassador to Korea, Bakuramutsa Nkumbito, visited Saemangeum to learn about its development status and inspect the site. The visit, part of a cooperation agreement between Saemangeum Development Corporation and the Korea-Africa Foundation, explored potential business and industrial collaborations between Saemangeum and African nations.
Five candidates for Jeonbuk governor share a common goal for Saemangeum's development but differ on methods. Some prioritize advanced industries, while others emphasize coexistence with nature, with plans ranging from establishing a growth corporation to attracting major investments.
Rep. Park Ji-won urged candidates Lee Won-taek, Park Ji-won (candidate), and Kim Eui-kyum to form a 'Saemangeum Dream Team' with President Lee Jae-myung. He also expressed regret to Kim Kwan-young, a candidate running as an independent after being expelled from the Democratic Party, for not waiting two more years for the general election.
South Korean PM Kim Min-seok ordered the government to remove administrative obstacles for Hyundai Motor Group's 9 trillion-won investment project in Saemangeum, aiming to create an AI, robotics, and hydrogen hub.
