Lee Cheol, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member, Urges Support for Wando Anti-Japanese Historical Sites

Lee Cheol, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] The Jeonnam Provincial Council announced that Lee Cheol, Chairman of the Economic, Tourism, and Culture Committee (Democratic Party of Korea·Wando 1), requested Jeonnam Province's attention and support for the anti-Japanese historical sites in Wando County during the work report session of the Tourism, Culture, and Sports Bureau of Jeonnam Provincial Office.

Chairman Lee stated, “Wando Dangsado Lighthouse is an anti-Japanese historical site of great historical value, designated as Registered Cultural Heritage No. 731 by the state, but the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is forcibly pushing for unmanned operation while neglecting residents' opinions,” adding, “Even though it is a national cultural asset, it is a proud heritage of Jeonnam, so the province should take an interest in the unmanned operation.”

He continued, “85 billion won was invested in the development of the Admiral Yi Sun-sin historical site on Myodangdo Island, but when visiting the site, there are still many shortcomings,” and emphasized, “In particular, Wolsongdae on Myodangdo, where Admiral Yi Sun-sin’s body was enshrined for more than 80 days, has only undergone surrounding maintenance,” urging for prompt progress.

He also said, “Jeonnam has many long-standing and proud anti-Japanese historical sites,” and requested, “I hope Jeonnam Province will take an interest and provide support.”

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