Muan County Council Member Park Seongjae Urges Suspension of Gwangju Private Airport Relocation Reconsideration

"Do Not Link Gwangju Civil Airport Integration Relocation with Military Airport Relocation," Strongly Condemned

Park Seongjae, a member of the Muan County Council, speaking for 5 minutes (Photo by Muan County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Park Seong-jae, a member of the Muan County Council, urged the suspension of discussions on the recently contentious issue of the "reconsideration of the relocation of Gwangju civilian airport" during a 5-minute free speech at the 1st plenary session of the 267th extraordinary meeting held on the 14th.

Park began by saying, "Recently, claims such as 'without the relocation of the military airport, there will be no relocation of the civilian airport' and even a 'package big deal theory' seemingly targeting specific areas have emerged, pushing the military residents into conflict and confusion."

He stated, "It is very regrettable that Gwangju City appears to be sympathizing with or tolerating the reconsideration movement of the integrated relocation of the civilian airport, ignoring all existing agreements and promises without complying with national policies at this point," adding, "The impulsive response by Gwangju City without principles or standards under the pretext of collecting public opinion exacerbates the seriousness of the problem."

He continued, "I express deep regret over Gwangju City's conditional relocation movement, which holds the relocation of the civilian airport hostage despite the fact that even a preliminary candidate site for the relocation of the Gwangju combat airfield has not been selected," and raised his voice, urging, "I call for the immediate suspension of this irrational movement that only sows discord and confusion among the residents of Jeonnam and Gwangju."

Park also mentioned the issue of relocating the Gwangju combat airfield, arguing, "As seen in the case of Daegu military airport relocation, instead of continuously forcing the residents of Muan County, who have clearly expressed opposition to the relocation of the combat airfield, the method of promotion should be changed to a public contest to find areas that want the combat airfield relocation."

In conclusion, he said, "I urge the relevant agencies to make wise judgments so that the great cause of mutual development between Jeonnam and Gwangju is not disrupted by short-sighted political impatience," ending his 5-minute free speech.

Meanwhile, the 267th extraordinary meeting of the Muan County Council will be held for five days from the 14th to the 18th, reviewing 23 agenda items including the 4th supplementary budget and ordinances.

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