Junglim Kim of Andong City Council Wins '2025 Local Autonomy Legislative Award'

Earning Citizens' Trust Through Meticulous Policy Insight and Warm, Field-Oriented Legislative Service

Junglim Kim, a member of the Andong City Council, has been awarded the '2025 Local Autonomy Legislative Award' organized by the Korea Voters Central Association.

Kim Jungrim, Andong City Councilor (center), Lee Jinyong, Chairman of the Korea Voters Central Association (right), and Kang Suwan, President of the Korea Voters Central Association, are posing for a commemorative photo at the awards ceremony. Photo by Byunggun Kwon

The awards ceremony was held on October 28, 2025, at the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Yeouido, Seoul. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the restoration of local autonomy, the event recognized city and provincial council members nationwide who have contributed to community development and the improvement of residents' welfare.

As a proportional representative, Assemblywoman Kim has built trust within the community by proposing citizen-oriented policies and engaging in practical legislative activities.

She has continuously developed policies focused on key issues such as welfare, women, education, and protection of the socially disadvantaged, and is recognized for her field-oriented legislative work aimed at 'changes that citizens can truly feel.'

In particular, Assemblywoman Kim has promoted substantial policies to improve support systems for addressing welfare blind spots, supplement institutions to ensure the safety of women and children, and expand the foundation for youth independence.

Additionally, she has implemented a 'communicative council' by directly listening to the voices of various sectors, including civic groups, social welfare organizations, and the education sector, and reflecting them in policy-making.

Assemblywoman Kim stated, "This award is an achievement made together with the citizens of Andong, and it reminds me once again of the weight of responsibility to repay the trust you have given me. I will continue to practice warm and inclusive legislative work for the underprivileged and pursue policies that resonate with citizens."

A representative from the Korea Voters Central Association commented, "Assemblywoman Junglim Kim has been recognized for her meticulous and practical legislative activities that have changed residents' lives. In particular, her expertise and execution in the fields of welfare and daily life policies serve as exemplary cases for local council members."

This award is regarded as both a testament to the achievements of the 'citizen-centered open council' pursued by the Andong City Council and the result of Assemblywoman Kim's sincerity at its core.

Assemblywoman Kim's legislative activities are quiet yet steadfast. Rather than relying on eloquence, she has earned citizens' trust through meticulous action and has revived the true purpose of local autonomy through policies that support the lives of the vulnerable. Her commitment to realizing 'legislation in everyday life' perfectly aligns with Andong's vision of becoming an inclusive city.

Hyunhee Jeon, Supreme Council Member of the Democratic Party of Korea (right), and Junglim Kim, Andong City Council Member, are taking a commemorative photo at the awards ceremony. Photo by Byunggeon Kwon

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