Muan-gun, Partial Amendment to the Saemaeul Undong Organization Support Ordinance Passed in the Plenary Session

Chairman Kim Daehyun's Representative Proposal Approved at the 273rd Extraordinary Session

Establishing Grounds for Meeting Attendance Allowances for Saemaul Leaders Including Women's Association Heads

Chairman Kim Dae-hyun of Muan County Council ⓒ Asia Economy

[Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] On the 14th, Jeonnam Muan-gun announced that the "Partial Amendment Ordinance on Support for Saemaeul Movement Organizations in Muan-gun," which was proposed by Chairman Kim Dae-hyun of the County Council, was approved as originally proposed at the 2nd plenary session of the 273rd extraordinary meeting held on the 10th.

Chairman Kim Dae-hyun explained the background of the ordinance proposal, stating, "This aims to establish a basis for paying meeting attendance allowances to Saemaeul leaders, including the Saemaeul Women's Association president, when Muan-gun convenes meetings or other gatherings to facilitate smooth county administration."

This ordinance aligns with the "Partial Amendment Act on the Promotion of Saemaeul Movement Organizations," which was proposed by Seo Sam-seok (Jeonnam Yeongam·Muan·Sinan), a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, in August last year. Currently, this bill is pending in the Administrative Safety Committee, the relevant standing committee.

In this regard, the County Council adopted a "Resolution Urging Prompt Passage of the Partial Amendment Act on the Promotion of Saemaeul Movement Organizations" at the 1st plenary session of the 273rd extraordinary meeting on the 6th, urging the National Assembly to establish a basis for direct payment of allowances by the state to heads of Saemaeul Movement organizations.

Chairman Kim Dae-hyun said, "Saemaeul leaders, including the Women's Association presidents, have contributed to the development of local communities and the nation through various social contribution activities at the forefront of administration," adding, "I hope this ordinance amendment will further revitalize Saemaeul organizations and serve as an opportunity to breathe new life into rural communities going through difficult times."

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

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