Gurye County Council Passes Resolution Opposing Demolition of Old Muncheokgyo Bridge

Munchukgyo Bridge Holds More Than Just Transportation Value; Premature Evaluation Should Be Avoided

[Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yuk Miseok] The Gurye County Council in Jeollanam-do (Chairman Yoo Si-moon) announced on August 25 that it held the 292nd extraordinary session and passed a resolution opposing the demolition of the old Muncheokgyo Bridge.

This extraordinary session was convened to express the council's stance on the current issue in Gurye County regarding the demolition of the old Muncheokgyo Bridge.

The proposal, led by Councilor Jang Gil-seon, stated that the old Muncheokgyo Bridge, which "connects the people of Gurye as an artery and symbolizes modernization, and has been with the residents," holds "a meaning beyond a simple means of transportation, and its value should not be hastily evaluated." It emphasized that "demolishing the old Muncheokgyo Bridge, which holds special meaning and value to the people of Gurye, is completely out of touch with the general public opinion and sentiment of the Gurye residents and is unacceptable."

Accordingly, it demanded to "stop the ongoing demolition work of the old Muncheokgyo Bridge and completely withdraw the demolition plan," and to "make a careful decision through review and consultation with local residents and experts in related fields to simultaneously ensure river safety based on the preservation of the old Muncheokgyo Bridge."

Furthermore, it requested that "the voices of the Gurye residents, who are the direct stakeholders in the old Muncheokgyo Bridge issue, be prioritized in all procedures and decisions related to this matter."

Chairman Yoo Si-moon of the Gurye County Council said, "The old Muncheokgyo Bridge, which has shared the joys and sorrows and history of the Gurye residents' lives, is not just a means of transportation but an artery and companion that connects the people of Gurye." He added, "Relevant agencies must respect the opinions of the Gurye residents, who are the direct stakeholders," and stated, "We will explore all possible measures to work together with the residents going forward."

Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yuk Miseok hss79@asiae.co.kr

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