Controversy Ends Over Jinan-gun Maisan Cable Car Project

Declared Full Suspension of Maisan Cable Car Project Following Acceptance of Jinan-gun Administrative Lawsuit Verdict

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Tae-in] On the 4th, the Jeonju District Court dismissed Jinangun's request to cancel the 'disapproval consultation opinion on the small-scale environmental impact assessment' filed against the Jeonbuk Regional Environmental Office, stating, "It is difficult to view the defendant's disposition as illegal based solely on the circumstances claimed by the plaintiff."

Accordingly, Jinangun announced on the 8th that it would abandon the appeal related to the administrative lawsuit loss of the Maisan Cable Car project and completely suspend the project.

Furthermore, accepting the court's decision, it was decided to fully halt the Maisan Cable Car project, put an end to the division and conflict among residents that had persisted for the past five years, and seek a new path for community harmony.

The Maisan Cable Car project was first included in the basic plan for Maisan Provincial Park in 1997. However, it was not promoted due to the failure to attract private investment until 2015, when the necessity of the project was raised during the process of gathering opinions from the county government, leading to its promotion by the county.

As such, the cable car project caused sharp opposition and support among residents, and with no compromise reached, the former county head made this project a campaign pledge and succeeded in re-election, accelerating its promotion.

Jeon Chun-seong, the head of Jinangun, stated, "Although there are differences in opinion between the two sides, their respective claims should be respected as they were made for the future of Jinangun. Expressing opinions for county administration is a natural right as democratic citizens and has become an opportunity for Jinangun to mature to the next level." He emphasized, "Development and preservation often conflict during policy implementation. Rather than judging right or wrong, it is time for everyone to work together with residents to find appropriate alternatives with a rational and balanced perspective and promote community harmony."

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