Gyeonggi Mayors and County Chiefs Association "Opposes Leaflet Distribution Threatening Residents' Safety"

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[Asia Economy (Uijeongbu) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi Province Mayors and County Governors Council (Chairman An Byeong-yong, Mayor of Uijeongbu) announced on the 17th that it "opposes the distribution of leaflets to North Korea that threaten the safety of residents."

In a statement released that day, the council emphasized, "We must not forget that the unauthorized distribution of leaflets to North Korea can become a boomerang that threatens the lives and safety of residents," adding, "Any act that threatens the safety of residents cannot be tolerated."

It continued, "In October 2014, North Korea fired shells at balloons carrying leaflets to North Korea, and the shells landed in Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province, causing residents to live in fear and anxiety for some time," adding, "Residents in the border areas from Gimpo and Paju to Yeoncheon still live in anxiety."

The council stated, "No benefit can take precedence over the safety of the people," and supported the major measures proposed by Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung, including "designating risk zones in border areas and banning the entry of those distributing leaflets to North Korea," calling them appropriate and welcome actions by the city.

Along with this, the council declared, "We will clearly express our opposition to all acts that threaten the happiness of residents," and "Furthermore, we will make every effort that local governments can do for peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula."

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