Gyeongbuk Council Approves 2026 Supplementary Budget for Economic Recovery
The Gyeongbuk Provincial Council Planning and Economy Committee closed its two-year term on June 18, passing 17 items including the first 2026 supplementary budget. According to the committee, the final session focused on economic recovery efforts to counter high oil prices caused by the Middle East war.
What happened during the final session?
The committee reviewed and approved 17 total items, including the 2026 first supplementary budget and various ordinances for six departments, including the Planning and Coordination Office. This meeting marked the official end of the 12th second-half term’s legislative activities.
Members focused on whether budget allocations were correctly placed to recover the livelihood economy. They specifically addressed the pressure of sustained high oil prices resulting from the Middle East war. The committee passed the proposed ordinances in their original form to streamline provincial systems and boost the local economy.
Which specific rules were changed?
Five specific ordinances were passed during the session. These included amendments to the management and performance evaluation of invested and funded institutions, civil servant quotas, and the installation and operation of the Gyeongbuk Small and Medium Business Promotion Fund.
The committee also approved a full amendment to the ordinance promoting marine culture and education. Additionally, they passed an amendment regarding North-South exchange and cooperation. Three consent motions were reviewed, including one for the Economic and Trade Bureau, while the Meta AI Science Bureau provided three reports on public contest project applications.
What comes next for the region?
The implementation of the first 2026 supplementary budget may provide immediate relief to local economic sectors. Because the committee focused on “livelihood and economic recovery,” the funds are likely to be deployed toward the specific crisis-mitigation goals identified during the review.
Vice Chairman Son Hee-kwon stated the session dealt with items directly linked to resident welfare and regional activation. Future administrative actions could follow the new guidelines set by the amended ordinances for civil servant quotas and marine education. These changes may alter how the province manages its personnel and cultural promotions moving forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Planning and Economy Committee hold its final meeting?
The meeting took place on June 18 during the 363rd extraordinary session.
What external factor influenced the budget deliberations?
The committee cited the continuing high oil prices caused by the Middle East war as a primary concern for the livelihood economy.
Who led the committee during this final session?
The session was led by Vice Chairman Son Hee-kwon.
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