Gwangju City Connects 30 Years of Resident Autonomy... Resident Autonomy Committee Capacity Building Workshop Successfully Held

300 Resident Autonomy Committee Members Gather in Gwangju

Gwangju City in Gyeonggi Province held the "2025 Gwangju Resident Autonomy Committee Capacity Building Workshop" at Gonjiam Resort on the 18th.

Gwangju City held the "2025 Gwangju City Resident Autonomy Committee Capacity Building Workshop" on the 18th at Gonjiam Resort. Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City

The workshop was attended by more than 300 people, including Mayor Bang Sehwan, National Assemblyman Soh Byunghun, City Council Chairman Heo Kyunghaeng, Lee Seoyong, President of the Gwangju Resident Autonomy Council, as well as resident autonomy committee members from towns, townships, and neighborhoods. The event served as a meaningful opportunity to strengthen the foundation for sustainable resident autonomy and to promote exchange and cooperation among committee members.

The first part of the workshop featured a special lecture by announcer Lee Geumhee, who joined KBS as a 16th class announcer in 1989 and has continued her broadcasting career to this day. Under the theme "With a Single Word, We...", Lee introduced the power of warm language and empathetic communication techniques, emphasizing that "a culture of dialogue based on mutual respect and cooperation is the core value of resident autonomy," which was met with enthusiastic response.

During the second part, the opening ceremony, there was an awards presentation honoring outstanding resident autonomy committee members who contributed to the revitalization of resident autonomy. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of local autonomy, a special program was also held to reflect on the history of resident autonomy.

In particular, a documentary video titled "Back Then, Now Us," which captured the changes from the opening of Gwangju’s first Resident Autonomy Center in 2001 to the present, resonated deeply with attendees.

The celebratory performance featured singer Oh Seungha, a recognized performer of Gyeonggi folk songs, which are a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, and a participant in "Miss Trot 3" and "The Nation of Trot." Her performance enlivened the atmosphere and received great applause from the audience.

Lee Seoyong, President of the Gwangju Resident Autonomy Council, stated, "I deeply thank all committee members for their dedication to the development of resident autonomy in this meaningful year marking the 30th anniversary of local autonomy. I hope today's workshop was a valuable time to share achievements through communication and harmony."

In response, Mayor Bang expressed his gratitude, saying, "I appreciate the hard work of resident autonomy committee members who have devoted themselves to the citizens. I ask for your continued close cooperation with the city to realize sustainable resident autonomy in the future."

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