Gapyeong County Marks 35th Anniversary of County Council... Releases Inaugural Records

Inaugural Meeting Minutes and Election Photos from 1991

Digitally Restored and Shared with Residents

Gapyeong County in Gyeonggi Province has recently released to the public records capturing the historic moments of the inauguration of the first local council in 1991, marking the 35th anniversary of the county council's establishment.

Gapyeong County, 35th Anniversary of the County Council's Inauguration... Launch of Historical Records. Provided by Gapyeong County

The materials released include audiovisual records of the vote counting site for the first local council election and the notification ceremony for the elected council members, as well as the minutes from the inaugural council meeting held on April 15, 1991. These are invaluable historical records that provide an overview of the entire process from the formation of the local council to its official opening.

In particular, the election-related photographs are said to vividly depict the scene where local democracy began to take root immediately following the restoration of the local autonomy system. The minutes of the inaugural meeting, which were also released, contain detailed records of the election of the first council chairperson and the proceedings, and are regarded as key administrative documents marking the inception of council activities in Gapyeong County.

These records had previously been preserved in film format but were digitized through the "2025 Audiovisual Records Database Construction Project." This not only prevents damage to the records but also improves accessibility, allowing residents to view them at any time.

Gapyeong County plans to share these historic moments with residents and strengthen its records information service through this release. The list of released records can be found on the pre-announcement board of the Gapyeong County website, and detailed information can be accessed by visiting the records management office. However, photographic materials will be provided only after prior review to protect personal information, such as portrait rights.

Gapyeong County, 35th Anniversary of the County Council Opening... Launch Archive Released. Provided by Gapyeong County

A Gapyeong County official stated, "This release is significant in that it allows residents to confirm the starting point of local democracy together," adding, "We will continue to digitize important records and expand our records information service." For inquiries, please contact the Gapyeong County Records Office at 031-580-4362.

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