10th Goryeong County Council Launched... Youngwan Na Elected Chairman, Sangnam Kim Elected Vice Chairman

Presenting a New Legislative Vision: "Through the Eyes of the Residents, Side by Side with the Residents"
A Pledge to Build a Trusted Council through Balanced Cooperation and Oversight

The 10th Goryeong County Council has elected its leadership team for the first half of the term and held its official opening ceremony, marking the beginning of a new chapter in legislative activities.

The newly inaugurated council unveiled its vision to become a responsible legislative body that prioritizes communication with residents, emphasizing a balance between cooperation and oversight.

The 10th Goryeong County Council held its official opening ceremony with a group commemorative photo of the council members.
[Photo by Goryeong County Council]

On July 6, 2026, the Goryeong County Council in North Gyeongsang Province convened the first plenary session of the 312th extraordinary meeting and elected its leadership team for the first half of the term.

As a result of the vote held that day, Youngwan Na was elected Chairman, and Sangnam Kim was elected Vice Chairman, officially confirming the leadership that will guide the 10th Goryeong County Council for the next two years.

Chairman Na Youngwan, elected as the Chairperson of the 10th Goryeong County Council's first half term
[Photo by Goryeong County Council]

Immediately after his election, Chairman Youngwan Na stated, "This election is not a personal honor, but a heavy responsibility to create a council that earns greater trust from the residents. I will strive to establish a council where every member is respected and can freely share their opinions, and I will do my utmost to improve the quality of life and development of our community by maintaining a balance of cooperation and oversight with the executive branch."

Kim Sangnam, Vice Chairperson elected as the First Half Vice Chairperson of the 10th Goryeong County Council
[Photo by Goryeong County Council]

Vice Chairman Sangnam Kim also commented, "I will provide strong support so that the Chairman and fellow council members can devote themselves to legislative activities, and I will work to create a united council through harmony and communication. I will faithfully fulfill my role to ensure that the council is trusted by the residents."

The subsequent opening ceremony was held at Daegaya Hall in Goryeong County Office, attended by council members, their families, heads of institutions and social organizations, and public officials. The event began with the introduction of council members, followed by the council members' oath, the reading of the Council Members' Code of Ethics and the Charter for Residents, the Chairman's opening address, congratulatory remarks from the county mayor and National Assembly member, a commemorative cake cutting, and group photo session.

Notably, through the oath, the council members pledged to faithfully perform their duties in accordance with the law as representatives of the residents, committing to protect residents' rights and promote regional development through responsible legislative work.

The 10th Goryeong County Council presented "Through the Eyes of the Residents, Side by Side with the Residents" as its core value for council operation.

The council plans to strengthen communication with residents and adopt a field-oriented legislative approach, while also leading regional development and resident happiness through rational oversight of the executive branch and the proposal of policy alternatives.

Attention is now focused on whether the newly launched 10th Goryeong County Council will move beyond declarations of "communication" and "trust" and demonstrate these values through tangible policies and oversight that residents can truly experience.

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