Mokpo City Council Discusses Measures for City Bus Union Strike

Mokpo City Council Ethics Review Advisory Committee Appoints 5 Civilian Experts

Mokpo City Council held a general meeting with all council members regarding the city bus union strike (Photo by Mokpo City Council).

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Hyeong-seok] Mokpo City Council announced on the 4th that it held a full council meeting on the 3rd regarding the city bus union strike that has been ongoing for 18 days.

The meeting was held in a small conference room, where the city administration (Transportation Administration Division) reported on the progress of the 'emergency transportation measures' and the plan to promote the '1,000 won rental taxi' service. Following the report, council members conveyed their requests and words of encouragement to the administration regarding future initiatives.

The city council expressed hope that the inconvenience suffered by citizens due to the bus strike would be resolved as soon as possible. They emphasized that with the college entrance exam (Suneung) approaching, it is crucial to prevent any harm to students and urged the administration to prepare thorough student transportation measures.

Additionally, the council requested an increase in charter buses to consider the convenience of transportation-vulnerable groups and to expand routes. They also asked that any potential side effects of the '1,000 won rental taxi' service be thoroughly reviewed in advance before implementation.

Moon Cha-bok, Chairperson of Mokpo City Council, said, “I would like to express my appreciation on behalf of the citizens and comfort the public officials who have been working hard on the emergency transportation measures. The longer the strike continues, the greater the inconvenience and suffering for the citizens. We hope that the city buses, which are the lifeline for the citizens, will return to the people’s embrace as soon as possible.”

On the same day, the Mokpo City Council also formed the Mokpo City Council Ethics Review Advisory Committee during the Ethics Special Committee’s review to strengthen the council’s accountability, appointing five civilian experts as members.

Mokpo City Council appointed five civilian experts to the Ethics Review Advisory Committee. (Photo by Mokpo City Council)

The term of office for the Ethics Review Advisory Committee members is two years. Their duties include providing advice on ‘council members’ concurrent positions and profit-making activities,’ ‘compliance with the council members’ code of ethics’ to the Ethics Special Committee, and ‘disciplinary matters’ to the Ethics Special Committee.

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