Original Korean article: News1
Goseong County Governor Ha Hak-yeol has reaffirmed his opposition to SK Oceanplant's sale, emphasizing the significant impact on the region's economy and employment. The preferential negotiation period, which has been extended five times since October 2025, is scheduled to conclude at the end of this month.
Governor Ha has made clear demands regarding the sale process, insisting that SK either withdraw the sale entirely or ensure that the buyer is a major conglomerate of comparable scale to SK itself. He has explicitly rejected the possibility of the company being acquired by a private equity fund, citing concerns about the implications for the local community.
The governor's stance reflects broader concerns about how the sale of SK Oceanplant could affect the entire Goseong region, particularly in terms of job preservation and economic stability. Local authorities have been closely monitoring the negotiations as they approach their final stages this month.
The repeated extensions of the preferential negotiation period indicate the complexity of the sale process and the various stakeholder interests involved. Governor Ha's firm position underscores the importance that local government places on maintaining SK Oceanplant's operational presence in the region.
