Dong-A University Political Science and International Relations Department Wins Grand Prize at Busan City Council University Student Mock Council Competition for Second Consecutive Year

Policy Proposal on “Support Measures for the Relocation of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries”
Top Evaluation Among Six Universities in Busan

Students from the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Dong-A University (President Lee Haeu) have won the grand prize at the “2025 University Student Mock Council Competition,” hosted by the Busan City Council and organized by the 21st Century Political Science Association, earning this honor for the second consecutive year.

The Dong-A University team, consisting of 15 students majoring in Political Science and International Relations (Department Chair Joo Inseok)-Park Yongsoo, Yang Dabin, Kim Hyungjin, Park Heeyong, Jeon Taehwan, Cha Seungmin, Lee Yejin, Jeon Heesoo, Seo Jihui, Lee Dawon, Park Seonwoo, Jang Junseo, Lee Sechan, Kwon Younggyo, and Cheon Jimin-and their advisor, Professor Joo Inseok, participated with the theme “Support Measures for the Relocation of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.” They competed against more than 70 participants from six universities in the Busan area and won the top prize.

Students from Dong-A University’s Department of Political Science and International Relations are taking a commemorative photo after winning the grand prize for two consecutive years in the “Busan City Council University Student Mock Council Competition.” Provided by Dong-A University

This year marked the 22nd edition of the competition, where university students selected local issues themselves and simulated city council legislative activities. Participants spent several months researching agendas, drafting scenarios, attending standing committee meetings, and collaborating with city council member mentors, experiencing processes similar to actual legislative work.

The Dong-A University team presented a policy approach to regional balanced development in Busan and the realization of the city’s vision as a maritime capital through their theme on support measures for the relocation of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. Following last year’s grand prize for their proposal on introducing “Smart AI Senior Centers,” the team was once again highly evaluated for their concrete, issue-centered policy suggestions.

Department Chair Joo Inseok stated, “The mock council competition goes beyond a simple contest; it is an educational platform where the next generation directly participates in solving community issues and develops political sensitivity. I am proud that our students proposed realistic policy alternatives and achieved tangible results. I hope these experiences will contribute to the development of our local community.”

Team representative Park Yongsoo said, “It is very meaningful to win the grand prize for two consecutive years. I am grateful to my teammates for their hard work and to Professor Joo Inseok for his meticulous guidance. Based on this experience, I hope to grow into a young person who considers the future of Busan.”

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