‘Janggi Baljeon Yeonguhoe’ Holds Major Discussion Forum on Current Issues for Pohang Janggi Area Development

Discussion Forum on the ‘Suseong Shooting Range Issue’ Hindering Regional Development

The Janggi Development Research Association held a discussion session on the issue of the Suseong Shooting Range, which is the most pressing matter in Janggi-myeon.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] The Janggi Development Research Association held a forum on the 16th at the Janggi-myeon Multipurpose Welfare Center in Nam-gu, Pohang, gathering local residents and expatriates to find a direction for resolving the biggest issue in Janggi-myeon, the Suseong Shooting Range problem.

At the grand forum, Chairman Jonggil Lee, a professor at Dong-A University Law School and head of the Janggi Development Research Association, gave a keynote lecture titled “Exploring the Development Direction of Janggi Pohang Based on the History, Education, Culture, and Industrial Restructuring of Janggi-myeon, the Only Clean Area in the Southern East Sea.” He addressed the history and identity of the Janggi area as well as the major issue of the Suseong Shooting Range.

Following this, Myungsook Choi, former chairperson of the Pocheon Shooting Range Opposition Committee, and Jaehwan Yoo, former head of Yeongjung-myeon, Pocheon City, attended and explained the case of relocating the U.S. military helicopter shooting range in Pocheon. They shared the secrets behind the successful relocation and held a Q&A session regarding the future direction of the Suseong Shooting Range issue.

Finally, the forum continued with Q&A and open discussions between residents and presenters, lasting for a heated four hours.

Myungsook Choi, former chairperson of the Pocheon Shooting Range Opposition Committee, explained that in Pocheon, all parties including outsiders and expatriates united in their struggle, and the city fully supported administrative matters by providing financial support and forming a TF team.

She also stated that Pocheon rejected the Ministry of National Defense’s proposals and inducements, and that all 20 myeon (townships) of Pocheon City stood firmly together demanding closure and relocation. They were not swayed by any proposals and sustained their struggle for six years, ultimately achieving the relocation of helicopter shooting training.

Mayor Kangduk Lee of Pohang, who attended the forum, said, “I am well aware of the hardships and damages suffered by the residents of Janggi-myeon and feel deeply sorry as the mayor.” He added, “I have requested the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission and the Ministry of National Defense to prepare fundamental solutions and policy shifts to resolve the Suseong Shooting Range issue.”

He also emphasized, “Since the Suseong Shooting Range issue is an important matter for both the nation and local governments, it must be resolved through principled and legitimate methods by uniting not only the residents of Janggi but all citizens.”

Jonggil Lee, chairman of the Janggi Development Research Association, said, “Through this forum for the development of the Janggi area, I hope it will serve as an opportunity to correct misunderstandings and resolve conflicts regarding the biggest issue, the Suseong Shooting Range.” He expressed gratitude to the opposition committee for their leadership so far and stated, “To promote the development of the Janggi area, we will organize the results of future forums and meet with the opposition committee to pursue consultations.”

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