Jongno-gu Mayor Kim Young-jong Receives 1st Legislative Award

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Kim Young-jong, Mayor of Jongno District, was selected as the winner in the local administration category at the ‘1st Korea Constitutional Award’ held on the 14th at the Kukmin Ilbo Building in Yeouido, hosted by the Korea Constitutional Association, and received the award.

The Korea Constitutional Association is an organization composed of former members of the National Assembly of Korea. The Korea Constitutional Award evaluates and honors current metropolitan and basic local government heads, city and provincial superintendents of education, and local council members for their contributions to upholding constitutional values, promoting national prosperity and public welfare, establishing national future strategies, and nurturing national talents.

In the case of Jongno District, high recognition was given for various policies aimed at widely promoting and revitalizing traditional Korean culture, such as hosting the Jongno Hanbok Festival, prioritizing residents' happiness, and continuously striving by enacting the first-ever Resident Happiness Promotion Ordinance and Basic Ordinance among local governments nationwide.

Kim Young-jong, Mayor of Jongno District, said, “I want to dedicate the joy of this award to the employees who have worked hard for the happiness of residents and to the residents of Jongno who have given unwavering support and encouragement,” adding, “During the remaining term, based on the achievements of the first half of the 7th local government, I will do my best to successfully complete the key priority projects.”

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