Gwangju Urban Corporation, Suspicious 'Music Production Service' Allegations

Gangsuhun Gwangju City Council Member "Questioning Whether the Construction Aligns with the Original Project Purpose"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Allegations have been raised that Gwangju Urban Corporation conducted a ‘regionally specialized music production service’ completely unrelated to its core construction business purpose.

Kang Suhoon, a member of the Gwangju Metropolitan Council (Democratic Party, Seo-gu 1), pointed out on the 10th during the administrative audit of Gwangju Urban Corporation under the Industrial Construction Committee at the 2nd regular council meeting, “There is doubt whether the song ‘Mudeungsan,’ produced through the ‘regionally specialized music production service’ by Gwangju Urban Corporation last June, is appropriate for the corporation’s original business purpose.”

He continued, “At the Gwangju public institution deputy director meeting last April, the Urban Corporation presented a planning report stating it would produce music for the purpose of creating a Fun City. Gwangju already has the Information Culture Industry Promotion Agency, Tourism Foundation, and Cultural Foundation related to cultural content, so it is a clear mistake for the Urban Corporation, which lacks expertise, to produce music.”

He also criticized, “Regarding the most important issue of ‘copyright’ in the music production service, the contract stipulated that the Urban Corporation should ultimately own the rights. However, according to the Korea Music Copyright Association website, the copyright belongs to the producer, Mr. A, showing not only a lack of justification but also a loss of ownership, representing the pinnacle of poor administration.”

Furthermore, he stated, “It is hard to see this music production service by the Urban Corporation as a purely sincere intention. Despite the existence of over 40 ‘Songs of Gwangju,’ about 20 million won of taxpayers’ money was spent on this excessive service. An audit should be conducted to investigate the background behind this and the Urban Corporation.”

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