Meeting with Gwangju Civic Group Leaders on Regional Development
Jo In-cheol, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea (Gwangju Seo-gu Gap), announced on the 21st that he held a meeting with representatives of civic groups in Gwangju on the 19th to discuss key issues and policy directions for regional development.
Attendees at the meeting included Park Mi-kyung, representative of the Gwangju Civic Group Council; Gong Jeong-hwa, representative of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Consumer Civic Group; Kim Jong-pil, secretary-general of the Gwangju Environmental Movement Federation; Kim Yoon-ah, executive director of the Regional Culture Exchange Honam Foundation; Kim Hyo-kyung, chairperson of the Gwangju Sustainable Development Council; Ki Woo-sik, secretary-general of the Gwangju Civic Group Council; and Son Hee-jung, director of the Gwangju Green Purchasing Support Center.
Secretary-General Kim Jong-pil pointed out, “A powerful multi-term lawmaker is needed for the development of Gwangju,” and emphasized, “It is urgent to improve the issue of the local electoral system where the primary election by the central party essentially becomes the final election.”
Chairperson Kim Hyo-kyung and Executive Director Kim Yoon-ah stated, “It is urgent to establish regulations against the misuse of technology such as Telegram crimes and deepfakes, and alongside the advancement of AI technology, it is also important to foster a sound awareness among citizens.”
Representative Park Mi-kyung requested, “In a situation where the local medical system is at risk of collapse, the shortage of public health personnel is a serious problem,” and urged, “The Democratic Party must actively resolve this issue.”
Regarding the need for multi-term lawmakers, Representative Jo mentioned, “Gwangju citizens should actively participate as party members to raise their voices, so that citizens’ opinions are more reflected in the central party.”
On regulations concerning deepfakes and similar issues, he responded, “AI technology is rapidly advancing, but there is a lack of legal measures to regulate it. I will continuously strive to balance AI promotion and regulation,” and added, “I will also actively support activities of civic groups related to AI so that citizens can develop a sound awareness alongside AI technology advancement.”
Regarding concerns about the collapse of the local medical system, he emphasized, “There are limitations as the Yoon Seok-yeol administration exercises veto power over bills in the National Assembly,” but stated, “However, through national audits and investigations, I will inform the public of the facts and raise our voices together.”
Meanwhile, in his closing remarks, Representative Jo expressed, “I deeply thank the representatives of civic groups who joined us today. I will continue to create opportunities to listen to diverse voices and communicate,” and pledged, “I will not lose my original intention and will become a politician who meets the expectations of local residents.”
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