Politics · South Korea · 2 hrs ago
Cheongju signs pact to boost local construction work
Cheongju signed a pact to support local construction with public agencies and building firms on October 30.
The agreement involves the city, two public corporations, a construction association and five companies building apartments in Cheongju.
The participants agreed to increase local specialist contractors’ involvement in projects.
They also pledged to prioritize local materials, equipment and workers.
The aim is to help more construction spending and jobs benefit businesses and residents in the city.
Mayor Lee Jang-seop said the city would work to address problems raised on construction sites and support practical local benefits.
Cheongju signed an agreement to promote the local construction industry.
The agreement aims to increase work for construction firms based in Cheongju.
Participants also pledged to prioritize local materials and equipment and support hiring local workers.
The city, public agencies, a construction association and five companies building apartments in Cheongju took part.
Mayor Lee Jang-seop said the city would help address difficulties at construction sites and support practical benefits for the local community.
- Who
- Cheongju City, public agencies, the Chungcheongbuk-do branch of the Korea Specialty Contractors Association and five construction companies.
- What
- They signed an agreement to promote the local construction industry.
- When
- October 30, 2026.
- Where
- Cheongju, South Korea.
- Why
- To increase local construction firms’ participation in projects and encourage the use of local materials, equipment and workers.
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- Participating construction companies
- Daemyung Construction, Daewoo Engineering & Construction, Doosan Engineering & Construction, Hanwha and IPARK Hyundai Development Company
- Public-agency participants
- Chungbuk Development Corporation and Cheongju Urban Corporation
- Local work commitments
- Increase participation by Cheongju-based specialty contractors and prioritize local materials and equipment
- Local hiring
- Participants pledged to support hiring local workers
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What people are saying
We will actively resolve difficulties at construction sites and spare no support to ensure practical benefits for the local community.