Chairman Lee Jung-woon of Muan County Council Honored with 'Global Hope Pen Award'

Awarded the 'Grand Prize in the Basic Council Member Category' for Contributions to Local Legislative Affairs and Community Development

Lee Jeong-woon, chairman of the Muan County Council in Jeollanam-do, received the "Grand Prize in the Legislative Field" at the "2020 Global Hope Pen Awards" ceremony held on the 12th. (Photo by Muan County Council)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Lee Jung-woon, chairman of the Muan County Council in Jeollanam-do, announced on the 13th that he received the 'Grand Prize in the Legislative Field' at the '2020 Global Hope Pen Award' ceremony held on the 12th at the Korea Press Center International Conference Hall in Seoul.

Now in its 7th year, the 'Global Hope Pen Award' is an award hosted by the Korea Regional Newspaper Association, given to individuals who have made significant contributions to human stability and development by presenting hope and vision in various social fields worldwide. Each year, winners are selected in 10 categories including overall grand prize, autonomy, legislation, and social contribution.

Chairman Lee, who received the grand prize in the basic council member category, has been praised for leading the 8th Muan County Council exemplary with informal communication and his unique inclusive leadership while serving as chairman in the first half of the council term.

In particular, Chairman Lee was recognized for his continuous efforts to create a 'threshold-free open council' based on communication and cooperation, which he has always emphasized, as well as for leading legislative activities and institutional improvements to protect the rights of socially vulnerable groups, contributing to local legislation and community development.

Chairman Lee Jung-woon said, “There are many local issues to be resolved, so a heavy sense of responsibility comes before the joy of receiving the award,” and added, “I will continue to work hard for the happiness of the residents and the development of the region without losing my initial resolve.”

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