Shin Sujeong, Gwangju Council Chair, Wins Grand Prize at Korea Local Autonomy Awards
Recognized for Advancing Local Autonomy
"Legislative Efforts to Transform Citizens' Lives"
Shin Sujeong, chairman of Gwangju Metropolitan Council, received the Grand Prize in the Administration and Legislative Leader category at the "1st Korea Local Autonomy Awards" on the 29th. Photo by Gwangju Metropolitan Council
View original imageShin Sujeong, chairperson of Gwangju Metropolitan Council (Democratic Party of Korea, Buk-gu District 3), received the Grand Prize in the Administration and Legislative Leader category at the 1st Korea Local Autonomy Awards.
The Korean Association for Local Government Studies held the award ceremony for the 1st Korea Local Autonomy Awards in conjunction with its 2025 Summer Academic Conference. The award presentation took place on the morning of the 29th at the 77th Anniversary Memorial Hall, Jinsudang, Chonbuk National University.
Chairperson Shin was recognized for her achievements in advancing local autonomy and improving residents' welfare, including forming and operating a task force to enact the Local Council Act, establishing the Legislative Evaluation Committee, operating the council's first citizen-participatory promotional booth, and hosting the Legislative Conference.
Chairperson Shin stated, "I believe this award is an achievement made together with the citizens of Gwangju, not just myself," adding, "I will continue to pursue legislative activities that transform citizens' lives through their own perspective, and will pave a new path for local autonomy."
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Meanwhile, the Korea Local Autonomy Awards, newly established this year by the Korean Association for Local Government Studies, aim to recognize and spotlight the contributions of local governments, council members, public officials, civic group workers, journalists, and residents who have contributed to the development of local autonomy. The awards are also intended to motivate future leaders in local autonomy to play an even greater role in society. This year's awards were given in 12 categories across 3 fields, following an open application process and a rigorous review.
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