Assemblyman Jo O-seop Selected as 'Outstanding Member for Avoiding Political Strife and Practicing Public Welfare' in National Audit

Consumer Sovereignty Citizens' Meeting Praised for Fulfilling Policy Audit with Alternative Proposals and Reformist Approach

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Assemblyman Jo O-seop (The Democratic Party of Korea, Gwangju Buk-gu Gap) has been selected as one of the 'Top 10 Outstanding Members Excluding Political Strife and Practicing Livelihood' in the 21st National Assembly's audit, evaluated by the Consumer Sovereignty Citizens' Association.

Despite being a first-term lawmaker, Assemblyman Jo received high praise for raising issues in the housing sector, such as public housing occupancy, settlement, management problems, and the electronic contract system for real estate transactions, as a member of the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee.

He was also recognized for highlighting consumer disadvantages such as flammable exterior materials on high-rise buildings in Busan, the burden of delivery fees for island residents, and poor demand forecasting at Gwangju Songjeong Station, and for proposing various policy alternatives, leading to a policy-oriented audit.

The Consumer Sovereignty Citizens' Association evaluated the first audit of the 21st National Assembly, conducted from the 7th to the 26th of last month, by reviewing policy materials (press releases, inquiry letters, policy reports) and media coverage, focusing on lawmakers' ability to raise issues and propose alternatives, assessing reform-mindedness and expertise.

They evaluated lawmakers who focused on policy audits rather than political strife, concentrating on livelihood agendas, understanding of ministry issues, policy analysis, suggestions for policy change directions, and responses to changing situations.

Assemblyman Jo said, “I tried to create a national audit that communicates with the people, realizing the Moon Jae-in administration’s national philosophy, promoting fairness in the widespread unfairness in our society, caring for the socially vulnerable, ending the COVID-19 era, and implementing the Green New Deal policy thereafter. I am pleased to be highly evaluated for striving to uphold the important functions and principles of the National Assembly, which should deeply raise issues and propose policy alternatives on national affairs rather than being swept up in specific issues.”

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