Jungwook Choi, Chairman of Wando County Council, Honored with Legislative Grand Prize at the 23rd Regional Newspaper Day

Proving the Strength of "Field-Oriented Legislation"
with the Highest Number of Votes in the Election

Jungwook Choi, Chairman of the Wando County Council in Jeollanam-do, was awarded the Legislative Grand Prize in recognition of his contributions to field-oriented communication and the development of the local community.

According to the Wando County Council on July 13, Chairman Choi was honored with the Legislative Grand Prize in the Basic Council Member category at the 23rd Regional Newspaper Day Ceremony, organized by the Korea Regional Newspaper Association and held in the main conference hall of the National Assembly Members' Office Building.

Jungwook Choi, Chairman of Wando County Council, received the Legislative Award in the Basic Councilor category at the 23rd Local Newspaper Day Ceremony. Provided by Wando County Council

The Regional Newspaper Day awards ceremony, hosted annually by the Korea Regional Newspaper Association, recognizes outstanding contributors from various fields—including National Assembly members, local government heads, and both metropolitan and basic council members—who have dedicated themselves to the development of local autonomy and regional media.

Selected as the recipient in the Basic Council Member category, Chairman Choi is a three-term councilman (8th, 9th, and 10th terms) and currently serves as the chairman of the first half of the 10th Wando County Council. He has been highly regarded for his significant contributions to the advancement of local autonomy through hands-on, community-centered legislative activities.

In particular, Chairman Choi demonstrated overwhelming public support by receiving the highest number of votes among all candidates in Wando County during the June 3 election. His direct engagement with residents in every neighborhood and his reputation for genuine sincerity have been cited as the driving force behind the grassroots support that led to this award.

Additionally, he has been highly praised for actively addressing on-site challenges based on his extensive field experience and for presenting practical solutions to advance county administration.

Chairman Choi stated, "Although dedicating myself to the residents is the natural duty of a council member, receiving such a meaningful award comes with a deep sense of responsibility. I will always keep in mind the overwhelming support shown by the people of Wando County."

He added, "I will remain true to my original intentions and continue to be present in the lives of the people, focusing my legislative efforts on the development of Wando County."

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