Yeosu MBC and Suncheon City Hold Secret Agreement Ceremony... "Yeosu Citizens Outraged"

Committee Demands Immediate Halt to Yeosu MBC Relocation to Suncheon
"Responsibility for Yeosun-Gwang Alliance Split Lies with Mayor Noh Kwan-gyu"
Concerns Rise Over Escalating Inter-Municipal Conflict Ahead of Next Year's Election

Reports have emerged that Yeosu MBC and Suncheon City held a secret agreement ceremony, sparking outrage among Yeosu citizens.

The Yeosu MBC Suncheon Relocation Opposition Pan-Citizen Countermeasure Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Committee) visited Suncheon City on the 26th. Upon hearing earlier that morning that Yeosu MBC and Suncheon City would be holding an agreement ceremony, the committee met with Suncheon Mayor Noh Kwan-gyu to express "strong regret" and deliver a protest letter demanding an immediate halt to what they called a "backroom deal" to relocate Yeosu MBC to Suncheon.

The Yeosu MBC Suncheon Relocation Opposition Pan-Citizen Countermeasure Committee visited Suncheon City on the 26th and delivered a protest letter opposing the relocation of Yeosu MBC to Suncheon to Suncheon city officials. Provided by Yeosu City

However, from the entrance of Suncheon City Hall, they were blocked by public officials and effectively turned away. Although there was no violence, they were essentially expelled, and their protests were to no avail. They managed only to deliver the protest letter to a Suncheon city official.

The agreement between Yeosu MBC and Suncheon City proceeded as planned. It is reported that the event was conducted in strict secrecy, without notifying any media outlets.

Park Jonggil, chairman of the committee, stated, "The agreement between Yeosu MBC and Suncheon City, which resembled a covert operation, is clear evidence of prior collusion between the two parties." He added, "Why, of all times, is this being rushed just before next year's local elections? We are determined to uncover exactly what kind of significant deal was made."

He continued, "The committee remains steadfast in its commitment to defend the pride of Yeosu citizens, our media, and our voice until the end." He also announced, "We will convene an emergency meeting to discuss future actions, and we are prepared to launch even stronger protests and direct action, including a citywide boycott of MBC advertisements."

Meanwhile, in the protest letter delivered to Suncheon City, the committee fiercely criticized Yeosu MBC, stating, "By emphasizing only its status as a private company, Yeosu MBC has effectively abandoned its role as a public broadcaster and acted in direct contradiction to the founding purpose of the Foundation for Broadcast Culture." The letter went on to denounce Suncheon Mayor Noh Kwan-gyu, saying, "Mayor Noh has shown completely unethical behavior by disregarding consideration for neighboring municipalities and the sense of loss felt by Yeosu citizens."

The committee further pointed out the duplicity of Mayor Noh, who has previously emphasized the 'Yeosun-Gwang Alliance' and even advocated for the formation of a Yeosun-Gwang metropolitan government in the long term. "If this incident leads to conflict between the two municipalities, and ultimately to the breakup of the Yeosun-Gwang community alliance, the full responsibility lies with Mayor Noh Kwan-gyu," they asserted.

The committee also warned, "The indignation of Yeosu citizens, whose pride has been trampled, is now directed not only at Yeosu MBC but also at Mayor Noh Kwan-gyu."

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