President Yoon Suk-yeol has announced a town hall meeting scheduled for the 27th of this month in Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, where he will engage in discussions about local development strategies. In a Facebook post on the 20th, he emphasized Jeonbuk as a land rich in tradition and advanced innovation, vital for South Korea's future due to its potential in strategic industries such as K-Food, life sciences, AI, and renewable energy. He expressed optimism about Jeonbuk's capacity to address national challenges like food security and energy transition.

During the announcement, President Yoon highlighted a desire to transform Jeonbuk into a model of development where jobs are created, populations grow, and local vitality thrives. He acknowledged past disappointments in fully harnessing the province's strengths for local prosperity and stressed the need for a new development model that prevents youth migration and encourages businesses to take root. He outlined his vision for Jeonbuk as a central player in his 'five poles and three characteristics' balanced development strategy, underlining the importance of community voice in this initiative.

The town hall meeting is set to involve 200 local residents of Jeonbuk, allowing them to suggest and discuss local issues and development plans directly with the President. While the exact details of the event's timing and location are to be announced later for security reasons, residents have from 9 AM on the 20th to noon on the 23rd to apply online through a link provided on the President's Facebook page. The event aims to foster communication and participation from the community, reflecting the government’s commitment to listening and acting on the concerns of its citizens.