[Photo] Kim Young-jong, Jongno District Mayor, Emphasizes 'Central-Local Government Solidarity' at Mokmingwan Club Forum

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Kim Young-jong, Mayor of Jongno-gu, attended the '14th Mokmingwan Club Regular Forum National Assembly Debate' held on the 10th as the Standing Co-Representative of the Mokmingwan Club.

This forum was held online under the theme of 'Current Status and Tasks of Fiscal Decentralization after the Enforcement of the Local Transfer Act.'

The forum reviewed the progress of the second phase of fiscal decentralization following the enforcement of the Local Transfer Act and served as a platform to devise reasonable alternatives for key issues. About 60 related officials, including 23 local government heads, participated in a heated discussion.

Kim Young-jong, Standing Representative of the Mokmingwan Club and Mayor of Jongno-gu, emphasized the need to reestablish the fiscal relationship between the central and local governments, which has been entrenched over a long period, for the enhancement of citizens' welfare, stressing the solidarity and cooperation between the national and local governments.

The Mokmingwan Club is a gathering of local government heads aimed at cooperation, research, and mutual exchange to practice grassroots democracy and achieve sustainable regional development together with local residents. Established in 2010, it currently has 62 members.

Through bimonthly regular forums, the club addresses policy issues of local governments, leads innovation, conducts research on advanced cases, and carries out various activities such as hosting international conferences to promote global exchange and strengthen competitiveness.

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