Okseon Lee, Gyeongnam Provincial Council Member, Wins Top Welfare Award at the '2021 National Local Councilors Grassroots Legislative Awards'

Lee Ok-seon, Gyeongnam Provincial Council member. [Image source=Gyeongnam Provincial Council]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Lee Ok-seon, a member of the Gyeongnam Provincial Council (Changwon 7, Democratic Party of Korea), received the Best Award in the welfare category at the '2021 National Local Council Members Grassroots Legislative Awards' held on the 8th, hosted by the Corporation for Local Autonomy Development.

The 'Grassroots Legislative Awards' commemorate the 30th anniversary of local councils and recognize council members nationwide who have demonstrated outstanding legislative activities over the past three years. Awards are given in five categories: cooperation, welfare, environment, administrative innovation, and excellent legislation.

Councilor Lee was highly evaluated for her active legislative activities in the welfare field, including her proposal during the 5-minute free speech session in January to improve rest facilities for cleaning workers.

On the 12th, Councilor Lee said, "I believe this award was given as a message to work harder for the region," and added, "I will continue to actively carry out legislative activities so that the voices of the residents can be reflected in policies."

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