Jeon Seung-il, Chairman of Gwangju Seo-gu Council, Wins 'Best Award' at Legislative Policy Awards

Ordinance Enactment Recognized for Socially Vulnerable Groups

Jeon Seung-il, Chairman of the Gwangju Seo-gu Council, announced on the 24th that he recently received the 'Best Basic Council Award' at the 2024 Korea Local Autonomy Evaluation Legislative Policy Awards hosted by the Yeouido Policy Research Institute.

Jeon Seung-il, Chairman of the Gwangju Seo-gu Council, recently received the 'Best Basic Council Award' at the 2024 Korea Local Autonomy Evaluation Legislative Policy Awards hosted by the Yeouido Policy Research Institute. Photo by Jeon Seung-il's Office

The Local Autonomy Evaluation Legislative Policy Awards are evaluated by the public interest organization Monitoring Korea and are given to those who have contributed to the development of local autonomy legislation in Korea and the improvement of residents' quality of life by promoting local autonomy systems, enhancing quality of life, and implementing competitive regional development policies.

Chairman Jeon was recognized for his active legislative activities for regional development and his efforts in enacting policies and ordinances for socially vulnerable groups, including the 'Elderly Cane Support Ordinance,' the 'Ordinance on Sharing Cars Equipped with Wheelchair Boarding Equipment for Mobility-Impaired Elderly,' and the 'Sign Language Activation Support Ordinance.'

Chairman Jeon said, "I am pleased to receive this award as a result of dedicating my legislative activities to supporting socially vulnerable groups," adding, "I will continue to do my best to create a Seo-gu Council that works closely with residents through active legislative activities characterized by change and innovation."

Meanwhile, Chairman Jeon continues his active award activities, including receiving the '9th Korea Welfare TV Sharing Practice Welfare Award - National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee Chairman Award' on the 23rd at the public hall on the first floor of Seoul Welfare TV.

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