Published 15 Apr.2022 16:42(KST)
Updated 16 Aug.2025 17:18(KST)
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] On the 15th, the Seo-gu Council of Gwangju Metropolitan City celebrated the 31st anniversary of its establishment by looking back on the history of local autonomy at the main conference hall on the 2nd floor of the Seo-gu Council, with about 50 people including Seo Dae-seok, Seo-gu Mayor, Seo-gu council members, and residents in attendance.
In addition, commendation plaques were awarded to 18 meritorious individuals who contributed to the development of the local community and legislative affairs.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the number of attendees was minimized during the commemorative event, and commendation plaques were presented to 18 meritorious individuals who contributed to the development of the local community and legislative affairs.
Chairman Kim Tae-young said in his commemorative speech, “This year marks the first anniversary event since the implementation of the independence of personnel authority in local councils and the 31st anniversary of the Seo-gu Council. Without losing our original intention, we will carry out legislative activities that listen attentively to even the small voices of the residents based on communication and empathy to create the 8th Seo-gu Council’s legislative goals of ‘an open council, a trusted council, and a democratic council.’” He added, “Our Seo-gu Council will always be with the residents of Seo-gu to become an open council that serves the residents as a top priority and respects their wishes based on past legislative activities.”
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.