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Gyeongsangbuk-do counties competition for correctional sites
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Gyeongsangbuk-do counties correctional facility competition for correctional sites
Several counties in northern Gyeongsangbuk-do, including Cheongsong, Gyeongsangbuk-do—Cheongsong, Yeongyang, Uiseong, and Yeongdeok, are Yeongdeok—are competing for a Ministry of Justice initiative to host new correctional facilities. This contest, organized by the Ministry of Justice, aims to utilize The project utilizes a Build-Transfer-Lease (BTL) model to address regional population decline and economic stagnation, with a target completion date of December 2034. Cheongsong County is proposing sites based on its 40 years of experience with existing facilities, while Yeongyang County highlights high local resident support. Uiseong County has officially applied for the project, applied, conducting briefing sessions to build community consensus. Uiseong The county anticipates significant economic benefits of approximately 800 billion won and expects in economic benefits, expecting the facility to house about 1,000 inmates and employ over 250 permanent staff. Yeongdeok County Mayor Choi Yu-cheol stated the goal is also conducting to secure a “new growth engine to overcome the crisis of regional extinction.” Cheongsong County is proposing sites based on its 40 years of experience, expecting an economic impact of 400 billion won and an influx of 500 permanent residents. Yeongyang County, which submitted its initial application on October 12, is planning a formal proposal for early next month. Approximately 500 residents recently held a rally in support of the facility to combat regional extinction. Officials noted that the community has faced historical sacrifices, including uncompensated land loss in 1981, and ongoing development restrictions due to environmental regulations near facility water sources. Yeongdeok County continues to conduct public hearings and surveys to gauge local support for its candidate sites.
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