What to do with Gangjeong Village? | Episode #19

A decade ago, Gangjeong Village, in southern Jeju Island, was swarmed by local, domestic and international protesters demonstrating against the then-under construction South Korea naval base.

Fast forward to present day, and the base has opened. But protests persists in the sleepy fishing village. The bridge that leads into town is a strewn with protest banners and a Catholic shanty erected a decade ago remains and is used for protest masses.

Recently local politician Kang Min-sook found herself in controversy when she suggested that this history be "erased" in order to attract tourism to Gangjeong. She quickly apologized.

However, her sentiment is that the remaining protests prevent tourism in the town from taking off -- which is one of the base's stated purposes.

So, we ask: What should be done with Gangjeong?

The pair also discuss recently released statistics about rental car accidents in Jeju.

And they are taught an insult from teacher Ju Young Han during Jeju Dialect Corner.

They also interview Jamie Lee, the host for Arirang's "Wonders of Jeju" program that airs seven days a week from 10 p.m.-12 a.m.

She is also an English-language anchor for KCTV.

Lee discusses her career in broadcasting and big stories to expect about the island this year.
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