Muan-gun Takes Action to Remove Illegal Banners and Expand Designated Posting Boards

Implementation of Real-Name System, Imposition of Fines, and Role Sharing Between Military and Eup/Myeon Areas Enforced

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[Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] Muan County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) announced on the 7th that it will undertake the maintenance of illegal banners and the expansion of designated posting boards to improve aesthetics and resolve inconveniences for residents.

First, to prevent the proliferation of illegal banners due to a shortage of posting boards, 10 designated posting boards will be installed in the second half of this year.

With the expansion of designated posting boards, a total of 74 locations will be able to display 444 banners, which is expected to facilitate advertisers' convenience and prevent indiscriminate illegal banner postings.

To ensure smooth removal of banners, a real-name system for banners will be introduced. Until now, the county and towns/myeons have been removing illegal banners, but going forward, the display period, advertiser's name, and contact information will be indicated at the bottom right of the banner so that advertisers and advertising companies can remove the banners themselves.

Additionally, roles will be divided between the county and towns/myeons, where towns/myeons will encourage advertisers to remove illegal banners within 7 days upon discovery, and if voluntary removal is not done, the county will impose fines according to relevant laws, minimizing civil complaints resistance while continuously reducing illegal banners.

The county collected residents' opinions through a 20-day administrative notice starting from the 1st, and after a 50-day guidance period beginning on the 21st, plans to fully implement the real-name system on December 10.

A county official stated, "Banners without contact information and related details will be removed even if posted on designated posting boards, so please be cautious," and added, "We ask for voluntary removal of banners that have passed their installation period on designated posting boards."

Governor Kim San said, "Cooperation from residents and advertising companies is essential to eradicate illegal banners that spoil urban aesthetics," and added, "The county will do its best to prevent safety accidents and inconveniences caused by illegal banners."

Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo ohj1358@asiae.co.kr

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