Daewoo Park, Gwangju Committee Chair of the Minsheng Party, "Many Issues with Party Street Banners"

Park Dae-woo, chairman of the Minsaeng Party Gwangju Metropolitan City Committee, argued that the political sphere must demonstrate self-regulation regarding the indiscriminate street banners of political parties.

On the 21st, Chairman Park announced the results of an investigation into the actual conditions of political party street banners installed at major traffic hubs over a two-month period starting January 20, claiming that various problems have emerged.

He stated, “The banners are installed at heights where pedestrians cannot recognize traffic lights, posing a risk of traffic accidents. There are cases where poor installation causes the banners to encroach onto the roadway, and the wooden slats flying in the wind pose a significant injury risk to citizens. Additionally, more than three types of banners from a single political party are attached in one location, and some intersections have as many as 12 banners installed, seriously damaging the cityscape.”

He continued, “In particular, most street banners contain phrases that foster hostility and anxiety toward opposing parties and use colors like black and red, which create a sense of aversion. This raises concerns about negative emotional impacts on students and children.”

He added, “Banners should be produced focusing on policies that can enhance the discernment of political parties. Each party should form a consultative body to establish a total volume system that sets the period and number of banners allowed per district, thereby preserving the original legislative intent. We have sent cooperation letters to each party to form a ‘Political Party Banner Council for Clean Streets’ and plan to hold a proclamation ceremony where politics will take the lead for clean streets, along with a signature campaign involving citizens.”

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