Gwangju Seo-gu Council Members Receive Awards Including 'Creating a Gender-Equal Assembly'

Members of the Seo-gu Council in Gwangju Metropolitan City announced that they received awards in recognition of their contributions to improving the rights and interests of socially vulnerable groups.

According to the Seo-gu Council on the 7th, Vice Chairperson Kim Soo-young received the "Gender Equality Council Award" at the "1st Gwangju Women Councilors' Pride Competition for Gender-Equal Legislative Activities," hosted by the Gwangju-Jeonnam Women's Association, the day before.

Vice Chairperson Kim Soo-young said, "I am honored to be the first recipient of the Gender Equality Council Award at this competition," adding, "I appreciate the efforts of the members of women's organizations who strive to build a society that grows together by protecting the human rights of socially vulnerable and minority groups."

Councilor Yoon Jung-min also received the "Gender Equality Local Council Award" at the same event.

Councilor Yoon was recognized for contributing to the improvement of the rights and interests of socially vulnerable groups by proposing related ordinances such as preventing elderly solitary deaths, repairing mobility devices for the disabled, preventing workplace harassment, and supporting veterinary expenses for companion animals of socially vulnerable individuals.

Councilor Yoon said, "I will work even harder to ensure that the participation and rights of relatively socially and economically vulnerable neighbors such as children, the elderly, and the disabled can improve together."

Councilor Oh Mi-seop also received the "Sustainable Politics Award for Women." She was highly praised for her efforts to expand women's opportunities to participate in policy-making by proposing gender-disaggregated statistics for gender mainstreaming and increasing the proportion of women in various committees.

Councilor Oh said, "I will continue to carry out legislative activities to realize gender equality, including creating an environment where women can live with peace of mind."

Shin Dong-ho, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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