Mujugun Launches Countywide Petition Campaign Urging Construction of Yongdam Dam Auxiliary Dam

Signature Campaign to Continue Until the End of October... Signature Sheets to Be Delivered to the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission

[Muju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Muju County announced on the 29th that it will conduct a nationwide signature campaign to propose the construction of an auxiliary dam for Yongdam Dam.

Since the completion of Yongdam Dam (in 2001), Muju County urgently needs to build an auxiliary dam to improve problems caused by sludge (dirty soil) attached to stones in the downstream river, enhance the health of the river through the creation of a water-friendly environment, and promote regional development.

Accordingly, Muju County will carry out the signature campaign targeting all residents and those originally from the area until the end of October, collect the results by November 5, and plans to deliver them to the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission around November 15.

In particular, under the judgment that the construction of the 'Yongdam Dam auxiliary dam' as a buffer facility to reduce pollution sources in the downstream river of Yongdam Dam is necessary, the county plans to do its best to ensure the proposal to the government is successfully implemented.

Hwang In-hong, the mayor of Muju County, said, “Due to the repeated vicious cycle of sedimentation leading to afforestation (aquatic plants, shrubs, weeds, etc.) and flow obstruction, we launched the signature campaign reflecting the will of the residents.”

Muju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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