Governor Kim Tae-heum of South Chungcheong Province strongly criticizes Cheongyang County Mayor Kim Don-gon for hesitating on the construction of Jicheon Dam.

Governor Kim Tae-heum strongly criticized Cheongyang County Mayor Kim Don-gon for delaying the construction of Jicheeon Dam during the 79th meeting of the provincial officials on the 11th. Governor Kim criticized the mayor's attitude, saying, "Where else is there a case where a mayor delays like this?" He expressed dissatisfaction with Mayor Kim's failure to make a decision as a mayor and a politician, stating, "Even if a knife is at your throat, you must do what needs to be done." Governor Kim emphasized that the construction of Jicheeon Dam is an important project to solve the chronic water shortage in the southwestern region of Chungnam and to establish a future industrial base, urging a decision based on principles rather than being swayed by public opinion. He also pointed out that it is not appropriate to consider political gains and losses, saying, "You must make a decision while accepting the arguments of the opposition." According to a recent public opinion survey on the ...