Gochang-gun to Change 'Gunmin Charter' for the First Time in Over 30 Years

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk, is renewing the ‘Gochang-gun Residents’ Charter’ that embodies the pride and commitment of its residents after more than 30 years.

On the 27th, according to Gochang-gun, a launch meeting for the Gochang-gun Residents’ Charter Revision Promotion Committee was held in the county office situation room, marking the first step toward revising the charter.

The Gochang-gun Residents’ Charter was originally established in 1970 and was first revised in 1991, containing five pledges including ‘building a bright society’ and ‘accumulating wealth to contribute to national prosperity and the welfare of the people.’

However, the current charter has been criticized for being outdated after more than 30 years and not reflecting the current times.

Accordingly, the county plans to simplify language expressions, such as reducing the use of Chinese characters, and revise the content to include hopeful elements that can enhance the status of the Korean Peninsula’s first capital and the pride of its residents.

In particular, considering that the residents’ charter is an autonomous code of conduct that sets the direction for the residents, the committee plans to actively incorporate the opinions of the committee members and experts in drafting the charter.

Once the revision committee completes the draft, it will reflect the opinions of the general residents through the Gochang-gun website, various SNS platforms, and town and township offices, followed by a revision process.

The final announcement will be made at the 59th Gochang Residents’ Day ceremony on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month (October 25 in the solar calendar), where the revised residents’ charter will be promulgated and read aloud.

Yoo Ki-sang, the mayor of Gochang-gun, said, “The residents’ charter is being revised to reflect the flow and changes of the times and to present Gochang’s future vision. I hope that the residents’ charter, created together with the residents, will serve as an opportunity for unity and pride as residents of Gochang.”

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