Myung Jae-sung, a preliminary candidate for Goyang mayor from the Democratic Party of Korea, held a public-private meeting to discuss follow-up measures regarding construction delays at the Goyang K-Culture Valley project.
According to Myung's campaign on the 26th, he met the previous day with resident representatives, Gyeonggi Provincial Government officials, and Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Development Corporation (GH) to share and discuss the progress of the "Goyang K-Culture Valley Private Tender Basic Agreement Implementation Status."
"K-Culture Valley is a key driver of Goyang's future growth and essential infrastructure for the cultural industry," Myung said. "To prevent further confusion and recurrence of delays, we must thoroughly review the basic agreement from start to finish."
Gyeonggi Province provided explanations on the progress of basic agreement negotiations for the private tender, the status of public facility expansion, and reasons for project delays. Discussions covered plans and implementation status for public facility expansion, as well as the need to extend basic agreement negotiations.
Resident representatives expressed concerns about living inconveniences and regional economic contraction caused by the prolonged project timeline. They requested prompt normalization of the project.
"All provisions of the basic agreement must be legally scrutinized to eliminate loopholes and preemptively block potential disputes," Myung said. "Since this project involves taxpayer money and public assets, a responsible agreement must be concluded first."
He added that safety inspections should proceed swiftly to prioritize citizen safety while mobilizing all administrative resources to expedite project completion.
Myung also proposed measures to address the cultural void caused by construction delays. "The flow of culture must not be interrupted by construction delays," he said. "I propose forming a 'Temporary Performance Venue Establishment Task Force' with participation from relevant agencies, the arts community, and local residents."
The plan aims to prepare practical alternatives to ensure cultural events continue through temporary venues starting early next year.
"I will ensure safety is thoroughly secured, agreements are meticulously reviewed, and culture continues uninterrupted," Myung said. "I promise to lead the prompt normalization of K-Culture Valley through responsible administration and practical solutions."
Myung graduated from Korea Aerospace University with a law degree and earned a master's degree in political science from Kookmin University Graduate School of Political Studies. He entered public service in 1983 and served as head of Goyang's Deokyang District, Ilsanseo District, and Planning and Coordination Office. Elected to the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly in 2022, he has served as special advisor to the Democratic Party chairman, vice chairman of the policy committee, and chief political affairs officer of the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly.