Namwon City Council Operates 'Youth Council Classroom'

[Namwon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Young-gwon] The Namwon City Council in Jeonbuk conducted a 'Youth Assembly Classroom' on the 14th for middle school students in the area to directly experience the role of local councils.

According to the Namwon City Council on the 15th, 27 students from Class 2, Grade 1 of Hanbit Middle School participated in this experience activity, conducting a mock council session that included the chairman election process through debate and voting.

On that day, the students became city council members themselves, listened to the candidates' policy presentations, and the candidate with the most votes in an on-site immediate vote took the position of chairman.

Under the guidance of homeroom teacher Bae Min-ji, the experience activity was conducted while strictly adhering to COVID-19 quarantine rules.

The students who participated in the event said, "It was our first time visiting the main assembly hall," and added, "We found it fascinating and want to see the council members holding meetings on-site when we become adults."

Teacher Jeon Jae-kyung said, "This event was organized to help students understand the role and function of local councils, which are a pillar of local autonomy where residents solve local problems themselves, and to grow into mature democratic citizens who can contribute to regional development."

Namwon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Young-gwon wjddudrnjs@asiae.co.kr

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