Changwon Mayor Hong Nampyo "Regret over Bus Strike, Will Do Best in Negotiations"

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, who left for Germany on a business trip for an industrial complex technology agreement, conveyed his position on the Changwon city bus strike on the 19th.

Mayor Hong expressed his feelings, saying, "It is very regrettable as the city buses, which are the citizens' means of transportation, have stopped, causing great inconvenience to the citizens," and "I feel heavy-hearted that such a situation occurred during my overseas business trip."

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam (far right), is receiving an explanation at the 2023 Hannover Messe in Germany.
[Photo by Changwon City Hall]

He stated, "The trip to Germany was prepared since the end of last year to secure technology and information for building smart factories in the city's industrial complex," and added, "I had no choice but to embark on the trip due to a pre-arranged business agreement schedule with German government-affiliated institutions and local companies."

He continued, "Since this was an overseas trip during such a critical time, I personally took care of emergency transportation measures until just before departure and continuously monitored the negotiations between the city bus labor and management even while in Germany, but it is very unfortunate that the strike ultimately occurred."

Mayor Hong said, "Changwon City will do its utmost to promptly resolve the negotiations with a responsible attitude at the center of this situation so that the inconvenience to citizens does not last long."

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