[Report] Dunchon Jugong Construction Resumes After Six Months... "Let's Remove the Lien Banners First"

Temporary General Meeting for Dunchon Jugong Reconstruction Held at 1 PM on the 15th
All 23 Agenda Items Passed... Association Members "Satisfied with Meeting Results"
Regarding Increased Member Contributions, "Hope General Sale Price Was Well Received"

On the afternoon of the 15th, union members and related personnel are registering to attend the Dunchon Jugong Reconstruction Temporary General Meeting held at the playground of Dongbuk High School in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. / Photo by Noh Kyung-jo felizkj@

[Asia Economy Reporters Seoyul Hwang, Kyungjo Noh] "After the general meeting, the lien banners were taken down, and I am very pleased to inform (the union members) that the groundbreaking ceremony for the resumption of construction will be held next Monday at 10 a.m." (Park Seunghwan, newly appointed head of the Dunchon Jugong Reconstruction Union)

At around 4 p.m. on the 15th at the playground of Dongbuk High School in Dunchon-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul. When Park Seunghwan, the newly elected union head, gave his greeting, applause broke out in various places. The temporary general meeting for the Dunchon Jugong Apartment Housing Reconstruction Maintenance Project, which started at 1 p.m. that day, lasted about three hours while deliberating and resolving a total of 23 agenda items.

The union members who stayed until the end of the meeting showed clear satisfaction despite spending a long time outdoors. This was due to the expectation that construction would resume from 10 a.m. on the 17th as all agenda items were passed. Union member Jeong Bang-gil said, "There was a lot of worry among union members as construction was delayed for a long time," and added, "I am very satisfied with today's general meeting results." One union member even told the newly appointed head Park, who was leaving after the meeting, "You should take down the lien banners first."

Smooth Progress of the General Meeting... Also Received a Petition for Punishment of the Former Executive

Members of the Dunchon Jugong union sitting on stone steps with shade to avoid the blazing sunlight. / Photo by Seoyul Hwang chestnut@

The area in front of Exit 1 of Dunchon Oryun Station on Subway Line 9 was already crowded with vehicles and people an hour before the meeting started. The steps of union members heading to Dongbuk High School seemed determined. There were women holding children, men from the United States, and people from all walks of life. According to the union, 3,884 members (including 3,791 who submitted written resolutions), more than half of the total 6,150 union members, attended the site. They avoided the scorching sun and watched the meeting from shaded spots such as the school’s assembly platform and stone stairs, rather than the seats provided on the playground.

"Are there any union members who wish to ask questions?" At around 1:23 p.m., with the announcement of the preliminary vote count, all 23 agenda items were presented at once. During the deliberation time for questions about the agenda and the moderator’s inquiries, the hall was quiet. When the moderator asked again, "Is there anyone who wants to ask questions?" the union members answered in unison, "No." Most agenda items passed without any particular questions. The long suspension of construction made the union members eager for the work to resume as soon as possible.

However, some objections were raised regarding agenda items 20 and 21, which dealt with the general meeting budget and attendance fee payments. One union member asked, "Is it really necessary to hire event staff?" Another criticized the payment of attendance encouragement fees (100,000 KRW each for attendance and written submission), saying, "Since this is about building our homes, gathering is natural, so paying 'some amount' is spending money unnecessarily." In response, the union said, "If quorum is not met or resolutions are not passed, the project will be difficult to proceed. This is for smooth progress, so please understand."

There was no special disturbance outside the meeting hall either. Petitions for strict punishment of the former union head, advisory committee members, and the integrated commercial committee chairman were collected at the entrance, and union members lined up to sign one by one. Small discussion groups were also held. When one union member passionately said, "Communication with the former union head was poor," and "There seemed to be many problems," other members echoed the sentiment.

Well Concluded but... "Hope the General Sale Price is Well Received"

Members of the Dunchon Jugong union expressed satisfaction on the 15th as all 23 agenda items were passed at the extraordinary general meeting. At the same time, they voiced concerns about the increase in member contributions, hoping that "the general sale price will be set well." / Photo by Hwang Seoyul chestnut@

The new executive team was formed, and the general meeting concluded with the new union head’s greeting. It was past 4 p.m. Few union members stayed until the very end.

Union members heading home each shared their own hopes. The main topic was the general sale price. Due to design changes and rising raw material costs, construction expenses have increased, and with compensation amounts added, the additional burden per union member is expected to reach 180 million KRW. Therefore, an increase in the general sale price is seen as inevitable.

Mr. Lee said, "Most are satisfied with the general meeting results," but added, "Since the union members’ burden is increasing, I hope the general sale price is well received." Mr. Jeong also said, "I hope the general sale price comes out well so that the burden on union members is reduced."

He also hoped that the remaining conflict with the Integrated Commercial Committee would be resolved smoothly. Mr. Kim said, "From the union members’ perspective, there are negative views toward the Integrated Commercial Committee, but ultimately, I hope it is resolved well."

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