Eunpyeong-gu, First Autonomous District in Seoul to Enact Democratic Movement Commemoration Ordinance

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Eunpyeong-gu announced on the 8th that it plans to enact two democratization-related ordinances. First, the 'Democratization Movement Commemoration Ordinance,' the first of its kind to be enacted by a Seoul autonomous district to recognize and commemorate the achievements of the democratization movement, and the 'Democratic Citizenship Education Ordinance' aimed at fostering the capabilities of democratic citizens, will be promoted.

The specific contents of the ordinances include ▲ the responsibilities of the district mayor for commemorating the democratization movement, establishing basic plans, and promoting commemorative projects ▲ the scope of democratic citizenship education and detailed matters for its implementation.

Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, stated, “Democracy cannot exist without democratic citizens. We intend to carry out various commemorative projects and education reflecting the citizens' awareness of sovereignty and passionate desire for a democratic society demonstrated in square democracy.” She added, “Eunpyeong-gu has enhanced residents' democratic capabilities through various resident participation initiatives such as the participatory budgeting system and public-private cooperation, and aims to create an opportunity for grassroots democracy to take deeper root in the local community.”

The draft of the ordinance is planned to be prepared in June, followed by year-round council deliberations, approval, and promulgation.

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