Yongin City Opposes "Public Facility Opening and Usage Amendment Ordinance"... Will Request Reconsideration

Yongin City Hall Exterior View

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province has expressed opposition to the 'Ordinance on the Opening and Use of Public Facilities Partial Amendment Ordinance.' Furthermore, Yongin City has decided to request a reconsideration of the ordinance amendment from the Yongin City Council.

On the 22nd, Yongin City issued a statement saying, "The 'Partial Amendment Ordinance on the Opening and Use of Public Facilities in Yongin City' was passed with the unanimous approval of all 17 city council members affiliated with the Democratic Party," and pointed out, "It allows all political events or gatherings to be held in public facilities except for cases explicitly excluded. The amendment also permits National Assembly members' informational meetings to be held in public facilities."

It continued, "Since various gatherings, education sessions, and academies hosted by politicians are highly likely to express the political opinions of specific parties or party members, there is a significant possibility that the city and public officials will become embroiled in unnecessary political controversies," expressing concern.

The city further worried, "(Due to this ordinance) residents' inconvenience and conflicts may be triggered, and restrictions may be imposed on citizens' use of public facilities, making efficient management of public facilities difficult."

In particular, it added, "Since public facilities are established to promote residents' welfare, they must be operated in accordance with the essential values of promoting residents' welfare, public nature, and public interest."

Mayor Lee Sang-il of Yongin City requested, "Please have the Yongin City Council carefully reconsider whether this amendment ordinance aligns with the 'overall interests of local governments' and the scope of 'public value,' or if it serves the ulterior motives of specific politicians or political factions."

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