Seoul Metropolitan Government's Seongsu Bridge Safety Ad Sparks Controversy... Collaboration with 'Insurrection-Advocating' YouTuber
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has recently become embroiled in controversy over an advertisement produced to promote the safety of Seongsu Bridge. The city recently commissioned an external YouTuber to create a promotional video to inform the public that the road level difference issue on Seongsu Bridge poses no safety concerns.
However, it was revealed that the YouTuber who produced this advertisement previously operated a channel that made remarks advocating for the 'December 3rd insurrection.' This YouTuber is facing criticism from many citizens for having uploaded videos supporting the military insurrection on their channel in the past.
Critics point out that it was inappropriate for the Seoul Metropolitan Government to entrust an advertisement to a controversial figure while promoting a critical facility directly linked to public safety. In particular, because Seongsu Bridge is a site associated with the pain of a past collapse, citizens are reacting even more sensitively.
This incident has led to ongoing criticism regarding the lack of verification procedures in the Seoul Metropolitan Government's promotional material production process. The city is currently looking into the controversy and is expected to state that it will select individuals more carefully in future advertising production processes.