Changwon Mayoral Candidate Proposes Integration with Haman to Combat Population Decline
Kang Myung-sang, a candidate for mayor of Changwon, announced plans to address the city's population decline by proposing an administrative integration with Haman. He identifies the current challenges of youth outmigration and financial instability as significant threats to Changwon's status.
Kang argues that combining resources from Haman and Changwon can create a metropolitan area of 1.1 million residents. He highlighted the need for a skilled workforce in the aerospace sector and addressed concerns over companies considering relocation due to insufficient industrial land. Kang's strategy includes establishing a public hearing committee and conducting a referendum by June 2026 to facilitate this integration, emphasizing it as a means to achieve shared growth.
