Oh Young-sun of Gwangju Nam-gu Council Proposes 'Democratic Citizenship Education Ordinance'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The "Ordinance on Democratic Citizenship Education in Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City," proposed by Oh Young-soon, a member of the Nam-gu Council in Gwangju Metropolitan City, passed the review of the Planning and General Affairs Committee at the 286th extraordinary session on the 19th.

The ordinance was enacted to specify necessary matters for the revitalization and support of democratic citizenship education and to contribute to fostering the rights and sense of responsibility that residents of Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, should have as democratic citizens.

The main contents include ▲ basic principles and applicable subjects of democratic citizenship education ▲ establishment of a comprehensive plan for democratic citizenship education ▲ formation and operation of the Democratic Citizenship Education Advisory Committee.

Additionally, the ordinance stipulates the responsibility of the district mayor to establish and implement policies to ensure that all residents are sufficiently provided with opportunities for democratic citizenship education, and corporations or organizations entrusted with the operation of related affairs can receive financial support for their activities.

Councilor Oh stated, “I hope this ordinance will serve as an institutional device that provides opportunities to cultivate the qualities and competencies required as democratic citizens for the continuous development of a democratic society and to translate them into action.”

The ordinance, having passed the standing committee, is scheduled to be enacted after approval at the 2nd plenary session to be held on the 21st.

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