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Busan Holds Emergency Executive Meeting Following Presidential Impeachment Ruling

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In response to the Constitutional Court’s approval of the presidential impeachment motion, Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) convened an emergency executive meeting on April 4 at 3:00 p.m. to minimize public disruption and reaffirm the city’s commitment to stability and livelihood protection.

The meeting, held in the City Hall video conference room, was chaired by Mayor Park and attended by 30 senior city officials.

In light of growing domestic and international uncertainty, the meeting focused on the following key areas:

[1] Public Safety and Social Stability

In anticipation of possible large-scale protests and escalating national division, the city will:

• ●Strengthen coordination among local government, police, and civic sectors

• ●Conduct security inspections

• ●Maintain emergency response readiness

• ●Actively disseminate messages of social unity and public reassurance

[2] Stabilizing Livelihoods and the Local Economy

To address compounded risks such as global trade tensions and domestic economic volatility, the city will:

• ●Activate the Economic Crisis Response Headquarters

• ●Expand financial support programs

• ●Provide targeted assistance to vulnerable industries

• ●Freeze public utility fees to alleviate household burdens

Additionally, the city will mobilize its welfare systems to enhance protection for low-income households, seniors, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.

[3] Emergency Activation of the Regional Livelihood Task Force

The city’s Regional Livelihood Task Force, established in December last year under the leadership of the Deputy Mayor, will now be placed on emergency footing. It will coordinate responses across public safety, economy, and welfare until the current crisis subsides.

[4] Preparations for a Snap Presidential Election

In anticipation of an early presidential election, Busan will:

• ●Collaborate with the National Election Commission to activate its election administration system

• ●Reinforce cooperation with local district offices

• ●Conduct civil servant training on political neutrality and legal compliance

• ●Ensure fair and impartial election operations

[5] Continuity of Municipal Governance and Projects

To prevent disruptions to municipal initiatives—particularly national budget projects for next year—the city will maintain constant monitoring and communication with central government agencies and the National Assembly.

In particular, urgent local priorities such as the Special Act on Global Hub City Development and the relocation of the Korea Development Bank will be pursued without interruption through strengthened public-private cooperation.

[6] Strengthening Public Service Discipline

To prevent lapses in discipline or breaches of political neutrality during this period of national uncertainty, the city will:

• ●Increase oversight of public officials

• ●Maintain emergency duty protocols to ensure uninterrupted administrative services

Mayor Park stated:

“It is deeply regrettable that our nation is once again facing the grave situation of a presidential impeachment. Nonetheless, we must fully mobilize the capabilities we’ve built over time to stabilize livelihoods and ensure that strategic initiatives proceed without delay.”

He further emphasized:

“Now more than ever, all public officials—including myself—must remain calm and fulfill our duties with unwavering resolve so that citizens may continue their lives without fear.”

“Until national governance is restored, we must treat this as an emergency situation, doing everything in our power to prevent further economic hardship. We will align Busan’s major strategic projects with upcoming presidential campaign pledges and use every available means to minimize social shock while protecting the local economy and people’s daily lives.”