Jo Ok-hyeon, Jeonnam Education Committee Chair, Strongly Urges Establishment of Wando Public Library

Chairman Jo Ok-hyun of the Education Committee, Jeonnam Provincial Council

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] The establishment of a public library in the Wando area of Jeonnam is expected to be actively promoted.

Jo Ok-hyun, Chair of the Education Committee of the Jeonnam Provincial Council, strongly urged the Wando Office of Education and local governments to actively work together to establish the Wando Public Library during the administrative audit on the 7th.

Chairman Jo pointed out, "In the Jeonnam region, only Sinan, Gangjin, and Wando counties lack public libraries," adding, "Among them, only Sinan County, which started the library establishment the latest, is progressing smoothly."

He continued, "In particular, Wando County Councilor Lee Cheol has proposed the establishment of a public library several times over the past four years, but no significant progress has been made," and questioned, "I am curious about the reasons why the establishment of the public library is not progressing."

In response, Seo Jang-pil, Superintendent of Wando Office of Education, said, "Last April, Wando County promised to support 1 billion won and donate land for the public library," adding, "However, during consultations with the Provincial Office of Education, it has been difficult to find a site larger than 5,000㎡, so we are continuing communication with Wando County."

To Chairman Jo's question, "Can it be interpreted that the public library in the Wando area can be promoted as long as Wando County has the will?" Superintendent Seo replied, "Yes. The agreement has already been received," and added, "If Wando County has the will, it is possible to proceed."

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