Gwangju City Council Returns 102 Million Won Overseas Training Budget

Utilized for Projects Supporting Livelihood Stability and Consumption Coupon Programs

Gwangju City Council building.

The Gwangju City Council (Chairperson Shin Sujeong) has decided to return non-essential budget items, such as overseas training for council members, to support the livelihood stability of citizens struggling due to recent heavy rainfall damage and the economic downturn. The returned funds will be redirected to projects aimed at stabilizing citizens' lives and revitalizing the local economy.

The total amount to be returned is 102 million won, including 92 million won allocated for overseas training for council members and 10 million won for travel expenses for civilians accompanying official overseas trips. The budget will be adjusted during the upcoming supplementary budget review process.

This decision was made by gathering the collective will of all council members. After extensively collecting opinions from each member in advance, the matter was discussed and finalized at meetings of the council leadership and standing committee chairs.

On September 1, Chairperson Shin Sujeong stated, "We determined that it is a priority to assist citizens facing difficulties due to high inflation, the economic downturn, and damage from heavy rainfall. The reduced budget will be used as resources for stabilizing citizens' lives and supporting local businesses, such as providing consumption coupons to help revive the local economy."

Chairperson Shin added, "We will continue to overcome crises together with the local community through responsible legislative activities that meet the expectations of our citizens, and we will do our utmost to ensure the stability of people's livelihoods and the recovery of the local economy."

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