Gwangju City Council, Fostering Young Politicians with 'City Council Experience and Mock Assembly' Events

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Metropolitan Council (Chairman Kim Yong-jip) signed a business agreement with Chosun University on the 7th at the Council's Open Citizens Hall to operate a student mock council.

The signing ceremony was held with the attendance of Gwangju City Council Chairman Kim Yong-jip, Vice Chairmen Jo Seok-ho and Jeong Soon-ae, Council Operations Committee Chairman Jeong Mu-chang, Chosun University President Min Young-don, Director of External Cooperation Kim Bong-cheol, Head of the Department of Political Science and Diplomacy Ji Byeong-geun, Professor Gong Jin-seong, and 10 others, who signed and exchanged the agreement.

The agreement includes mutual cooperation necessary for operating the mock council, such as providing opportunities for Chosun University students to observe the plenary session and experience the city council.

Accordingly, the Gwangju City Council will provide administrative support necessary for operating the mock council, including 'holding the mock council in the plenary hall' and 'awarding the Chairman's Prize to outstanding participants,' while Chosun University will oversee the overall progress of the mock council, including 'providing students with opportunities to experience the city council' and 'discovering and sharing mock council agenda items.'

Chairman Kim said, "I am very pleased that this business agreement will raise university students' interest in politics and provide a foundation for their growth as democratic citizens," adding, "I hope it will serve as a new growth momentum through cooperation with local universities."

The city council plans to conduct the mock council safely in compliance with COVID-19 quarantine rules.

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