Jeonbuk Provincial Council Moves to Expand Number of Members... Plans to Visit National Assembly on 28th to Submit Proposal

The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Provincial Council (Chairman Moon Seung-woo) and the chairmanship will visit the National Assembly on the 28th to meet with the Administrative Safety Committee and Jeonbuk-affiliated lawmakers to propose the expansion of the number of council members.

According to the Jeonbuk Provincial Council on the 13th, efforts are being concentrated on expanding the number of council members and establishing special provisions related to the council. Currently, the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Provincial Council has 40 council members.

Jeonbuk Provincial Council building. [Photo by Jeonbuk Provincial Council]

The expansion of the number of council members is a campaign pledge of Chairman Moon. The council is first requesting, as a special provision under the Jeonbuk Special Act, to increase the number of proportional representation council members from the current 10% to 20%, and to raise the minimum number of city and county council members from the current minimum of 1 to at least 2.

In relation to this, the council plans to hold public hearings with academics, civic groups, and other stakeholders to spread consensus among residents.

Chairman Moon stated, "Since the launch of the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, the demand for autonomous legislation has increased, and it is necessary to strengthen the role and function of the council. We must increase the number of council members to efficiently respond to the changing demands for autonomous legislation."

He added, "Expanding the number of council members must be achieved to enhance regional representation and to respond to regional extinction. Since the Jeju Provincial Council increased its number of members through special provisions, I believe it is possible for Jeonbuk as well."

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