Why is ‘Namchang Station’ excluded from the Donghae Line? ... Residents angry over Mugunghwa train skipping stops launch collective action

Officials from Ulju-gun are gathered to hold a "Countermeasure Meeting Regarding Mugunghwa Train Non-Stop at Namchang Station."

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Trainee Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Starting from the 28th, the Mugunghwa train will pass through Namchang Station in Ulju-gun, Ulsan without stopping, which has sparked strong opposition from local residents in Onyang, Onsan, and Seosaeng.

On the 25th, Lee Seon-ho, the mayor of Ulju-gun, Choi Jong-gyu, chairman of the Onyang Residents' Autonomy Committee, and Han Seong-hwan, vice chairman of the Ulju County Council, held a 'Countermeasure Meeting Regarding the Mugunghwa Train's Non-Stop at Namchang Station.'

Mayor Lee said, "Namchang Station was equipped with two platforms for the subway to stop, yet the railway corporation decided to have the Mugunghwa train pass without stopping starting from the 28th."

The mayor opposed, saying, "Despite Namchang Station being used by many residents, the unilateral decision was made without a single word to Ulju-gun or the residents, which is incomprehensible."

Leaders of local community organizations also plan to engage in strong collective actions such as protest visits to the railway corporation and residents, rallies in front of the corporation's headquarters, signature campaigns, and starting from the 28th, rallies at Taehwagang Station, blocking opening ceremonies, and occupying the tracks.

Ulju-gun also sent an official document titled 'Notification of Collective Actions by Local Residents Regarding the Mugunghwa Train's Non-Stop Decision at Namchang Station on the Donghae Nambu Line' to the President, the Prime Minister's Secretariat, and Democratic Party members of the National Assembly affiliated with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, demanding the 'Mugunghwa Train stop at Namchang Station.'

On the 27th, at the county office press center, Mayor Lee Seon-ho, County Council Chairman Gan Jeong-tae, and council members are scheduled to hold a press conference expressing 'Strong Opposition to the Mugunghwa Train's Non-Stop at Namchang Station.'

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