Yeosu City to Launch Pan-Citizen Countermeasure Committee Against the Relocation of Yeosu MBC to Suncheon

Overwhelming Majority of Yeosu Citizens Oppose the Relocation of Yeosu MBC to Suncheon
Local Political Circles, Civic Groups, Academia, Media, and Labor Sectors to Participate

As the overwhelming majority of Yeosu residents are voicing strong opposition and a determined stance against the relocation of Yeosu MBC to Suncheon, a 'Pan-Citizen Countermeasure Committee Against the Relocation of Yeosu MBC to Suncheon' (tentative name), composed of citizens from all walks of life, is expected to be launched.

On the morning of August 6, Yeosu City announced that it had held the second preliminary meeting of the 'Yeosu MBC Suncheon Relocation Public Discussion Council' (tentative name, hereafter referred to as the council) at City Hall and discussed this matter.

Yeosu City Hall building exterior.

According to the city, the meeting was attended by Yeosu City officials, Vice Chairman Moon Gaptae of the City Council, Park Jonggil, Director of the Yeosu Community Research Institute, Lee Eunsung, Chairman of the Citizens' Forum of the Yeosu Citizens' Association, as well as representatives from the city, the city council, and civil society. They discussed response plans to retain Yeosu MBC.

The participants agreed that "the voices of Yeosu citizens criticizing the relocation of Yeosu MBC to Suncheon are growing louder," and reached a consensus to form a 'Pan-Citizen Countermeasure Committee Against the Relocation of Yeosu MBC to Suncheon' (tentative name), which will include representatives from the city, the city council, local political circles, citizens and civic groups, academia, the media, and labor. They agreed to respond using all available means.

In particular, while maintaining the principle of "maximizing communication and consultation," they decided to prepare comprehensive measures involving all citizens, such as a "270,000-signature campaign."

A council official stated, "It is the minimum courtesy to the local community for Yeosu MBC to attend the council and explain its current situation and requirements so that all citizens can understand and empathize," and added, "If Yeosu MBC truly intends to remain with the local community, we are even willing to launch a 'Save Yeosu MBC Movement' and organize a support group."

Meanwhile, the council previously held its first preliminary meeting for working-level discussions on July 29 without the participation of Yeosu MBC, and immediately after the meeting, sent an official letter requesting Yeosu MBC's attendance at the second council meeting.

In response, Yeosu MBC replied that "while we can provide some explanations if requested, it is difficult to participate in the council as a member," thereby expressing its intention not to participate.

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