SEOUL — Leaders across Chungcheongnam-do, spanning political parties, regional governments, and expert communities, have forged a unified front in their bid to host the newly consolidated headquarters of South Korea’s public power generation companies.

A high-profile legislative forum titled "Strategies for Attracting the Consolidated Power Generation Headquarters to Chungnam" was held at the National Assembly Members' Hall. The event drew key regional figures, including Chungnam Governor Park Soo-hyun, alongside ruling and opposition lawmakers Sung Il-jong, Eo Ki-gu, and Jang Dong-hyuk, alongside local chief executives and energy sector experts.

The gathering underlined a synchronized regional push, featuring the mayors and county governors of Boryeong, Dangjin, and Taean—the primary municipalities currently hosting key power generation facilities. Local leaders emphasized that Chungnam possesses the ideal infrastructure and industrial ecosystem to serve as the critical bridge for South Korea's nationwide energy (e) transition.

During the keynote presentation, Dr. Shin Dong-ho of the Chungnam Institute highlighted the province's unique strategic advantages. He defined Chungnam as the nation's premier test-bed for carbon-neutral transformation, noting its capacity to alleviate national transmission burdens, manage stranded assets, and safeguard national power security.

To anchor the bid, provincial planners introduced the core vision: “Chungnam: The e-Transition Bridge Connected Anywhere in South Korea.” The strategy outlines four pillars: establishing national hubs for e-transition demonstration, renewable asset flexibility, carbon-free power security, and equitable energy distribution.

Governor Park underscored the province's readiness, pointing out its status as South Korea's top electricity-producing region. He praised the healthy, competitive synergy among Boryeong, Dangjin, and Taean, comparing it to a synchronized relay team driving toward a common victory.

"With the combined will of our 2.2 million residents and our established infrastructure, Chungnam is fully prepared to lead the nation's energy future," Governor Park stated. "We will ensure that this green transition fosters shared growth and hope for both workers and all citizens alike."

[ⓒ Global Economic Times. 무단전재-재배포 금지]