Torn Taegeukgi and Changwon City Flag Cause Residents' Frowns... Is This Acceptable Under Changwon City's Management?

The severely damaged Taegeukgi and Changwon city flag are fluttering torn in Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam. Photo by Jonggu Song jgsong@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] On the 21st, at the entrance of the village hall in a township of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, a severely damaged Taegeukgi and a torn Changwon city flag were seen fluttering, causing residents to frown.

Resident A said, "It seems that the Taegeukgi and Changwon city flag were severely torn during the recent strong typhoon," and added, "Neither the officials nor the residents showed any interest, so it appears to have been neglected."

In response, a Changwon city official stated, "When the recent typhoon came, we instructed the relevant departments to take down the Taegeukgi and the city flag," and added, "We will take immediate action."

The Constitution stipulates that the Taegeukgi should not be displayed if it is damaged by severe rain or wind or if its dignity cannot be maintained.

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