Muan County Council Returns Full Overseas Training Budget This Year Following Last Year

MP Overseas Training Expenses of 95 Million Won... Utilized as Budget for COVID-19 Response

Muan County Council has decided to return the full amount of travel expenses allocated for overseas official trips this year. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] The Jeonnam Muan County Council (Chairman Kim Dae-hyun) announced on the 8th that it has decided to return all expenses related to overseas official business trips budgeted for this year on the 7th.

This is the second time following the return of 79 million won last year, including overseas travel expenses, to share the pain with the residents who are suffering due to the prolonged COVID-19 situation.

The returned budget amounts to a total of 95 million won, including 32 million won for overseas training expenses for council members and 42 million won for domestic and overseas travel expenses for affiliated officials.

This budget will be finally reflected in the 3rd supplementary budget bill at the ongoing 273rd extraordinary session and will be used as funds for emergency financial support projects to overcome COVID-19.

Chairman Kim Dae-hyun said, "Following last year, all council members have agreed to return overseas training expenses to overcome COVID-19," and added, "We will continue to make every effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and restore the people's economy."

Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Oh Hwan-joo ohj1358@asiae.co.kr

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