Gwangsan District Council of Gwangju Wins Triple Awards for Excellent Ordinances from the Korean Local Autonomy Association

'Ordinance on the Promotion of Welfare for Artists' Wins Best Award in Group Category Alone

Great Achievement with Cho Young-im Winning Best Award and Kim Jae-ho Winning Excellence Award in Individual Category

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangsan District Council of Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 20th that it won the Grand Prize at the 18th Korean Local Autonomy Association Excellent Ordinance Awards Ceremony.

The Gwangsan District Council received three awards in both the basic council group and individual categories.

It solely won the Grand Prize in the basic council group category for the "Ordinance on the Promotion of Welfare for Artists," while in the individual category, Councilor Jo Young-im received the Grand Prize and Councilor Kim Jae-ho received the Excellence Award, making a total of three ordinances selected as excellent.

The "Ordinance on the Promotion of Welfare for Artists" was proposed by Councilor Park Hyun-seok at the 264th extraordinary session. It was enacted to expand support and welfare promotion projects for local artists experiencing career interruptions due to the suspension of various performances and events caused by COVID-19.

The ordinance stipulates necessary matters for protecting the rights and promoting the welfare of local artists, such as priority participation of local artists, expanding opportunities for vulnerable artist groups, recommending the use of standard contracts, and subscribing to compensation insurance.

To guarantee the creative activities of local cultural artists, an online live streaming studio was established, and the "2021 Gwangsan Happiness Wandering Troupe" project was promoted, providing performance opportunities for artists and revitalizing alleyway commercial districts that suffered economic damage due to COVID-19.

Councilor Park said, "Considering that the arts sector was the most affected group by COVID-19, it was necessary to establish a system that can protect stable creative activities. I am pleased that this ordinance contributes to the development of culture and arts in Gwangsan-gu and leads the creative activities of local artists."

Chairman Lee Young-hoon stated, "The 8th Gwangsan District Council is conducting more active legislative activities than ever and is leading the preparation of living policies that support the happy lives of Gwangsan residents. We will continue to avoid populist ordinances and take the lead in proposing livelihood ordinances that residents can feel directly."

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