Gwangju City Council Holds Student Mock Council for Yuchon Elementary School on the 11th

Ordinance Introduced for "Creating a Bully-Free School"

Gwangju City Council held the "89th Gwangju City Council Student Mock Assembly" on the morning of the 11th at the main conference hall, with about 100 students from Yuchon Elementary School participating. Photo by Gwangju City Council

On the morning of September 11, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., Gwangju City Council held the "89th Gwangju City Council Student Mock Council" in the main conference hall for students from Yuchon Elementary School.

Approximately 100 students from Yuchon Elementary School participated in the event. Assemblyman Myung Jin welcomed the students to the city council and offered words of encouragement. The session proceeded with two-minute free speeches, followed by the review and voting on an ordinance bill, providing students with the opportunity to experience local legislative activities firsthand.

During the "two-minute free speech" segment, students addressed topics such as "Do not litter at bus stops," "Do not jaywalk," and "Do not smoke in non-smoking areas." They also introduced an ordinance bill titled "Ordinance for Creating a Bully-Free Yuchon Elementary School," which was explained, discussed through questions and answers, debated, and then put to an electronic vote.

Yoon Suhyeon, who served as chairperson, shared, "Experiencing a mock council at the city council was a meaningful opportunity to experience local autonomy and democracy as a descendant of Gwangju citizens who achieved democracy through the 5·18 Democratization Movement."

Meanwhile, since 2005, the city council has been conducting student mock councils by selecting schools recommended by the Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education. To date, a total of 89 sessions have been held, with more than 8,500 students participating. At the end of the year, the council also plans to award outstanding experience essays submitted by participants of the mock council.

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