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South Chungcheong Province presented a 50-year and 100-year development blueprint at a meeting attended by over 120 officials, including Governor Kim Tae-heum. The province has secured over 13 trillion won in government funding and attracted 44 trillion won in investment over the past three and a half years.

The five key tasks for 2026 include: 1) agricultural and rural structural reform, 2) leading the transition to a carbon-neutral economy, 3) creating future food industries, 4) accelerating regional balanced development, and 5) implementing effective low birth rate measures. To support these initiatives, the province plans to secure 13.3 trillion won in government funding and attract 45 trillion won in investments while supporting small businesses with 1.3 trillion won in financing.

Key projects include the transition of coal power to hydrogen in Dangjin and Boryeong, establishing smart farms, and developing marine tourism. The province aims for tangible results from its regional development strategies by enhancing infrastructure and community support systems.