Lee Seung-hwan, a multi-billion-dollar defenseman, is an excuse to refute the Gumi market...Let's talk about the facts.
Dec 26, 2024
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On the 26th, Lee Seung-hwan refuted Gumi Mayor Kim Jang-ho's contribution that `the safety of citizens should be prioritized over freedom of expression' with a lengthy text, "'Why the cancellation of the Gumi concert is not 'Safety'.
Lee Seung-hwan said, `Our security team (the security team's office is always in communication with the Dream Factory building) has been in continuous communication with the crime prevention department of Gumi Police Station in North Gyeongsang Province since December 20, when they were aware of the anti-concert rally in the Gumi areaThe security team first contacted the Gumi Police at 14:19 on December 20 to report the audience's personal protection. Afterwards, the Gumi police also confirmed to the security team the details of maintaining order that the person in charge of the security business will be dispatched to the scene and reside.
Then, just 23 minutes later, at 10:39 on December 23, the Gumi police suddenly contacted the security team saying, `Please check as the article says the performance was canceled.'
In addition, Lee Seung-hwan "We asked the performers on social media and fan cafes to secure a physical distance from the opposing rally and to refrain from saying or doing anything that could provoke the rally."We will deploy more security personnel than usual to the Gumi City Culture and Arts Center, the venue, around 2 p.m. on December 22nd to ensure safety management inside and outside the center." Immediately after the above notice, he also requested that if you mark the place where the assembly has been reported on the map and send it, we will notify you so that the audience can avoid the place or maintain a distance while moving. We have not received a reply to this request."
Lee Seung-hwan, who emphasized that "We were serious about 'safety'", said "Safety is an excuse after all, and the key seems to be because of refusal, which is a pledge not to make remarks that could cause political misunderstanding." In other words, this incident was caused by the damage to the liberal democratic value of 'freedom of expression' and the violation of the political neutrality obligation of the mayor as a public official. Again and again "Tell me the truth We", he added.
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Regarding the reason for the cancellation of the concert, Mayor Kim may order revocation of permission, suspension of use, change, and other necessary measures if deemed necessary for the public interest pursuant to the Ordinance on the Operation of the Culture and Arts Center' asked for a pledge. However, Lee Seung-hwan's legal representative has clearly expressed his opposition in writing, saying, `I have no intention to seal the attached pledge not to make political remarks and actions.'", he explained.
On the same day, Lee Seung-hwan issued a statement saying, `I don't make political incitement.'"I've been a singer for 35 years, and I'm proud to brand and systemize our barren performance industry. There is also confidence that 'my performance is the best'. However, just before the performance day, you have to be asked to write your name on the document that you will not say anything, such as political misunderstandings, etc. 'If you don't write your name, the performance may be canceled. This should not happen in a democratic country where freedom of expression is a top priority" he pointed out. At the same time, he filed a lawsuit for damages worth billions of won against Mayor Kim on the 25th.
▶Lee Seung-hwan full text
Why the reason for cancellation of the Gumi performance is not 'Safety'
1. Our security team (the security team's office is always in communication with the Dream Factory office) has been in constant communication with the crime prevention department of Gumi Police Station in North Gyeongsang Province since December 20th, when they recognized the anti-concert rally in the Gumi area.
The security team first contacted the Gumi police at 14:19 on December 20 to report the audience's personal protection. Afterwards, the Gumi police also confirmed to the security team the details of maintaining order that the person in charge of the security business will be dispatched to the scene and reside.
However, just 23 minutes later, at 10:39 on December 23, Gumi Police suddenly contacted the security team, saying, `Please check as the article says the performance was canceled.' After that, as everyone knows.
2. Through social media and fan cafes, we asked the performers to secure a physical distance from the opposing assembly and refrain from saying or doing anything that could stimulate the assembly.
3. In addition, we informed the Gumi City Culture and Arts Center, the venue, that we will do our best to ensure safety by deploying more security personnel than usual around 2 p.m. on December 22nd. Immediately after the above notice, "If you mark the place where the assembly has been reported on the map and send it to us, we will notify you so that the audience can avoid the place or maintain distance while moving."It also requested. We have not received a reply to this request.
4. It was us who were really serious about 'safety'. Who are we?! DREAM FACTORY!!!! WE??DF
In the end, safety is an excuse, and the key seems to be the refusal, which is a pledge not to make remarks that will cause political misunderstanding. In other words, this incident was caused by the undermining of the liberal democratic values of 'freedom of expression' and the violation of the political neutrality obligations of the mayor, a public servant.
* Let's say 'facts'.
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