Former 4th Industrial Revolution Committee Chairman Jang Byung-kyu "Sorry for Not Preventing the Tada Incident"

Jang Byung-gyu, Chairman of Krafton

[Asia Economy Reporter Buaeri] Jang Byung-gyu, chairman of Krafton’s board of directors and former chairman of the Presidential Committee on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, apologized for failing to prevent the suspension of Tada Basic service. Jang served as chairman of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Committee from 2017 until February of this year.

On the 4th, Jang referred to his interview article on Facebook, stating, "The reason I gave the interview is because of my apology to Tada."

He continued, "The public voluntarily chose a service more expensive than taxis, and I am sorry as a citizen of a country that stopped it. I also apologize for not preventing such a situation in advance as chairman of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Committee. Even now, my heart aches over the reality where some claim 'Tada has shut down Tada,'" he wrote.

Jang urged, "If you agree with my opinion, please consistently raise your voice through various methods and channels, saying 'The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport should bring back Tada.'"

With the amendment to the Passenger Transport Service Act, known as the Tada Ban Act, passing the National Assembly in March, VCNC, the operator of Tada, suspended the 'Basic' service on the 11th of last month. Currently, VCNC is downsizing related businesses, including accepting voluntary retirements and selling vehicles.

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