Jin Suhwa, Chairman of Gwangyang City Council, Issues Apology to Gwangyang Citizens

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Jin Su-hwa, Chairperson of the Gwangyang City Council, issued an apology titled “An Apology to the Citizens of Gwangyang,” stating, “I feel sorry and remorseful for disappointing the citizens with thoughtless behavior at the start of the new year.”

The Gwangyang City Council has been criticized for violating COVID-19 prevention guidelines by having 17 city council members and council staff share breakfast together on the 4th after paying respects at the Memorial Tower, despite the government’s strengthened social distancing Level 2 measures prohibiting gatherings of more than five people for meals or private meetings.

Chairperson Jin said, “During this difficult time when everyone must work together to overcome the crisis caused by COVID-19, I deeply apologize as the Chairperson of the Gwangyang City Council for causing controversy due to inconsiderate behavior.”

She added, “It was a careless action based on the complacent thought that it would be acceptable if we maintained distance and followed prevention rules in a spacious area that can accommodate about 70 people.” She concluded, “I will reflect on this, regain the trust of the citizens, and dedicate myself to council activities with a humble and service-oriented attitude.”

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