The Democratic Party's presidential candidate, Lee Jae-myung, announced pledges for the future vision of the Jeonbuk region on the 26th ahead of the Honam region primary, stating, "I will provide full support for Jeonbuk to become a core pillar of balanced development in South Korea."

On the 24th, he revealed detailed pledges for Jeonbuk through his Facebook, presenting specific visions spanning various fields such as finance, energy, agriculture, transportation, and tourism.

Here are the key points related to Jeonbuk:

■ Establishing a foundation for future growth through fostering finance and advanced industries
The candidate pledged to develop Jeonju as the center of asset management specialized finance ecosystem, enabling Jeonbuk to leap into the third financial center. Additionally, he promised to greatly expand local jobs through the revival of Gunsan Shipyard and transform Saemangeum into a core hub of advanced strategic industries by specializing it as a secondary battery industrial complex.

■ Accelerating energy transition centered around Saemangeum
He plans to develop Saemangeum and the surrounding Jeonbuk area into a RE100 industrial complex, expanding community-based energy projects through solar and offshore wind projects. The policy aims to ensure sustainable income for local residents through the concept of 'sunlight and wind pensions.' Furthermore, there are plans to expand seawater circulation in Saemangeum to restore the ecosystem and to consider the construction of tidal power plants based on social consensus.

■ Specialized strategies for agriculture, public health, and Jeonbuk's uniqueness
To address the climate crisis, plans include making Jeonbuk a leading region in eco-friendly agriculture through farming-type solar power, widespread distribution of electric farming machinery, and introduction of low-carbon livestock systems. Promises were made to concentrate on fostering high-value-added agricultural and life industry sectors such as seeds, plant proteins, and smart agricultural technology centered around the Smart Farm Innovation Valley in Kimje. Additionally, to resolve the issue of the closed Seonam Medical School, efforts will be made to establish a national medical school in Jeonbuk and stably nurture public health professionals.

■ Showcasing Jeonbuk's identity to the world through culture and tourism
Plans were presented to develop Jeonju's traditional food culture and the heritage of the Later Baekje Kingdom into global contents, and to elevate the eastern region of Jeonbuk, including Namwon, Jangsu, and Muju, as centers of healing tourism and eco-friendly agriculture. A comprehensive plan to revitalize the local economy through a sustainable rural tourism model linking organic food, highland specialties, and ecological cultural assets was also mentioned.

■ Dense transportation network connecting the capital region and Yeongnam
Emphasis was placed on enhancing Jeonbuk's transportation infrastructure. It was stated that there will be a significant improvement in the overall transportation network, including the early completion of the Honam High-Speed Rail Phase 2, pushing for the Jeolla Line high-speed rail, accelerating the West Sea Line, connecting Gunsan-Saemangeum-Mokpo, opening the entire section of Jeonju-Daegu Expressway and Saemangeum-Pohang Expressway, and early construction of the Noeul Bridge (Buan-Gochang).