Seo Eun-ae, Jinju City Council Member, Proposes Full Revision of Korean Language Promotion Ordinance

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Seo Eun-ae, a council member of Jinju City, announced on the 7th that she has taken the lead in proposing a complete revision of the "Jinju City National Language Promotion Ordinance" to the "Jinju City Proper Korean Language Usage Ordinance."

This revised ordinance aims to encourage the use of the Korean language among Jinju citizens by changing the Sino-Korean term "National Language" to "Our Language" in celebration of the 575th Hangeul Day. It emphasizes the role of public institutions and others in leading the use and preservation of the Korean language, intending to improve the cultural life of Jinju citizens and promote the development of the Korean language by amending the existing ordinance.

In particular, the ordinance stipulates that, in principle, Korean should be used when naming events or projects conducted or hosted by Jinju City. It also introduces provisions to preserve regional dialects that symbolize the city's historical and cultural identity, thereby establishing a foundation for practicing exemplary and leading love for the Korean language compared to other regions.

Council member Seo Eun-ae led the proposal, with co-sponsorship from council members Yoon Gap-su, Park Cheol-hong, Yoon Seong-gwan, Je Sang-hee, Kang Myo-young, Ryu Jae-su, and Jeong In-hoo. During the 7-day legislative notice period, residents' opinions will be gathered, and after review by the Planning and Culture Committee during the 233rd extraordinary session, the ordinance will be submitted to the plenary session.

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