Admiral Yi Sun-shin was replaced by a civil protest

(1)I stepped on the Japanese and passed by
(2)Admiral Yi Sun-shin’s Tilshi on his way
(3)after a public outcry
(4)Input 20231208 PM 720 Articles
(5)Reporter Nam Yoon-jung
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(1)It’s a famous tourist destination in Busan that many Japanese people visit
(2)The tiles were replaced in three days after the construction of the floor tiles with Admiral Yi Sun-shin on them were installed and controversy spread
(3)According to Busan Jung-gu on the 9th, Jung-gu installed a green floor tile depicting Admiral Yi Sun-shin at the escalator entrance of Gwangbok-ro heading to Yongdusan Park on the 4th
(4)It was part of a 423 million-won project to improve the walking environment around Gwangbok-ro and was designed to show the view of Yongdusan Park, including the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-shin
(5)However, controversy erupted when questions were raised about whether it would be appropriate to step on the tiles painted on Admiral Yi Sun-shin

(1)Especially in Gwangbok-ro, many Japanese people visit Bun
(2)Because they are painters, it became a problem in that they could walk past the image of Admiral Yi Sun-shin on the floor
(3)According to the Busan Jung-gu district office, a number of posts criticizing it were posted online, and many citizens directly called the district office to protest
(4)In the end, Jung-gu began a review on the 5th, one day after the construction of the floor tiles, and on the 7th, three days after the construction, the tiles depicting Admiral Yi Sun-shin were completely replaced
(5)A Jung-gu official said, “The tile was originally made to publicize the view of Yongdusan Park, where the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-shin is installed, but we are sorry for causing controversy contrary to the purpose. We will make every effort to reflect the diverse opinions of citizens as well as to properly reflect the historical consciousness when pursuing the project in the future.”