Jeon Seungil, Chairman of Seo-gu Council in Gwangju, Wins "Excellence Award" at 2026 Governance Local Politics Awards

Five Consecutive Wins at the Local Legislative Awards Organized by Law Journal
Double Honors at the Governance Local Politics Awards

First Nationwide Ordinance on Shared Vehicles for the Mobility-Impaired Elderly
Local Policy Achievements Recognized by Residents

Seungil Jeon, Chairman of the Seo-gu Council in Gwangju Metropolitan City, won the Grand Prize for Excellence in the Expansion of Residents' Living Convenience category in the local council member division at the "8th Governance Local Politics Awards Competition 2026" held on the 16th. Photo provided by Seungil Jeon's Office

Jeon Seungil, Chairman of the Seo-gu Council in Gwangju Metropolitan City, won the "Excellence Award in Expanding Residents' Convenience" in the local council member category at the "2026 8th Governance Local Politics Awards Contest" held on March 16.

The Governance Local Politics Awards is a prestigious award established to uncover and promote exemplary cases in local politics, such as community development, increased resident participation, and policy innovation.

Chairman Jeon has contributed to improving residents' convenience through field-oriented legislative activities that connect citizens' voices directly to policies and ordinances. While serving on the Seo-gu Council of Gwangju, he has taken the lead in resolving local issues and improving systems, including proposing and amending a total of 87 ordinances.

In particular, he has focused on establishing policies for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, people with disabilities, and small business owners, and has promoted various legislative activities directly related to residents' daily lives. Notably, he played a leading role in enacting, for the first time nationwide, the "Ordinance on Shared Use of Vehicles Equipped with Wheelchair Lifts for the Mobility-Impaired Elderly," thereby creating a foundation for transportation welfare that allows seniors with limited mobility to travel with their families.

Additionally, he has introduced institutional measures for daily safety, such as the "Ordinance Supporting the Prevention of Fall Accidents in Living Spaces for the Elderly," which has been met with a positive response from residents.

Chairman Jeon stated, "Politics must start from the lives of residents," adding, "I will continue to translate voices from the field into policy and carry out legislative activities that bring about changes residents can truly feel." He went on to say, "I will do my best to further strengthen the systems and safety nets that protect vulnerable groups and create a Seo-gu where all generations can be happy together."

Meanwhile, Chairman Jeon Seungil has continued to be recognized for his resident-centered and responsible legislative work, as demonstrated by his five consecutive awards at the "2026 Local Legislative Awards" organized by Law Journal, as well as receiving the "Korea Local Legislative Service Award" from the Gwangju Autonomous District Council Chairpersons' Association, the "Local Government Legislative Award" from the Korean Central Voters' Association, and the "2026 Korea Voters' Award" from Voter Citizens Action.

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