Kim Jusu, Uiseong County Governor, "New Airport Cargo Terminal Must Be Built in Uiseong! No Withdrawal of Airport Attraction"

Press Conference Held, Statement Issued

Demand for Apology from Hong Jun-pyo over 'Insult to Residents'

As Daegu City, Gyeongbuk Province, Uiseong County, and Gumi City stand firmly opposed over the layout of the TK New Airport cargo terminal, escalating into emotional conflict, Uiseong County Governor Kim Jusu reiterated on the 17th that “the TK New Airport cargo terminal must be constructed in Uiseong” and stated his position that “there will be absolutely no withdrawal from attracting the airport.”

On the same day, Governor Kim held a press conference at the Uiseong County Office, clearly conveying his stance that there will be absolutely no withdrawal from Uiseong County’s bid to attract the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Integrated New Airport, that the core of the joint agreement with Uiseong County?the ‘aeronautical logistics and aircraft maintenance industrial complex’?must be located in Uiseong County, that the basic plan must be developed in consultation with Uiseong County, and that the Mayor of Daegu should not insult or belittle the residents of Uiseong County.

Kim Jusu, the governor of Uiseong County, held a press conference urging that the Daegu-Gyeongbuk New Airport cargo terminal be constructed in Uiseong.

Governor Kim stated, “Uiseong County is making a legitimate demand, not ‘small-group selfishness’ or ‘mob rule,’” and added, “Our intention remains unchanged to properly build a national security military airport and an economic logistics airport for the next 100 years of Daegu and Gyeongbuk.” He further said, “If Uiseong County’s legitimate demands are accepted, we will do our best to cooperate mutually and pursue win-win development in the construction of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Integrated New Airport, reflecting the will of our residents.”

While announcing Uiseong County’s position regarding the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Integrated New Airport, Governor Kim demanded an apology, stating, “Daegu Mayor Hong Jun-pyo has failed to keep his promises and has criticized the legitimate demands of Uiseong residents with harsh words such as ‘mob rule’ and ‘small-area selfishness,’ portraying Uiseong County as an immoral group.”

He continued, “The statement that the new airport will be moved to Gunwi Ubo after receiving a withdrawal letter from Uiseong County is not within Mayor Hong Jun-pyo’s authority,” and criticized, “If the new airport is to be moved to Gunwi Ubo, Daegu City should request the Ministry of National Defense to withdraw the relocation proposal.”

Governor Kim Jusu also reiterated his position that “the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Integrated New Airport was decided with 90% approval in a residents’ referendum, and there will be absolutely no withdrawal from the bid,” emphasizing, “If the facilities, including the cargo terminal promised to Uiseong County in the joint agreement, such as aeronautical logistics and aircraft maintenance industrial complexes, are allocated accordingly, we will do our utmost to expedite the construction of the new airport.”

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