Jeonnam Assemblyman Na Gwangguk Calls for Systematic Management of Songgwangsa and Daeheungsa Temples

Provincial Assembly Passes Standing Committee Review of Ordinance on Preservation and Support of Traditional Temples
Securing Legal Grounds for Repair, Safety Inspections, and Fire Prevention Support for Aging Temples

The Jeonnam Provincial Assembly has passed an ordinance bill aimed at the systematic preservation and safety management of traditional temples in the region, including Songgwangsa Temple and Daeheungsa Temple.

According to the assembly on October 16, Assemblyman Na Gwangguk (Democratic Party of Korea, Muan 2) sponsored the "Ordinance on the Preservation and Support of Traditional Temples in Jeollanam-do," which passed the review of the relevant standing committee on October 15.

Na Gwangguk, Jeonnam Provincial Council Member.

This ordinance bill includes measures to strengthen the preservation and safety management system of traditional temples, such as the repair, restoration, and maintenance of traditional temples and temple facilities; regular safety inspections and status surveys; and the installation and management of fire prevention facilities.

Once the ordinance is enacted, it is expected to not only ensure the preservation and safety of aging traditional temples, but also to strengthen their foundation as cultural tourism resources that residents can experience firsthand.

Assemblyman Na emphasized, "Traditional temples are more than religious facilities; they are repositories of the region's history, culture, and art. Temples in Jeonnam, such as Songgwangsa Temple, one of the Three Jewel Temples of the Jogye Order, and Daeheungsa Temple, which flourished as the center of tea culture under Master Choui, are spiritual heritages that embody the essence of Korean Buddhist culture and have established themselves as representative cultural brands of Jeonnam."

He added, "I will do my best to establish an active support system at the provincial level so that traditional temples can become not just tourism resources but also the center of local culture, and be passed down to future generations."

The ordinance bill is scheduled for final review and a vote at the plenary session of the provincial assembly on October 23.

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