Daegu Dalseo District Council Returns Second Half Overseas Training Budget: “We Will Not Waste Precious Taxpayer Money”

On July 14, the Daegu Dalseo District Council announced that it would forgo overseas official travel scheduled for the second half of this year, declaring its intention to share the burden with local residents from the very first day of its term.

The Daegu Dalseo District Council stated that it has decided to return the entire budget allocated for official overseas trips (overseas training) by council members in the second half of this year. The returned budget will be redirected to "livelihood recovery funds," which will be used for job creation and support for vulnerable groups to help stabilize the livelihoods of residents, considering the district's difficult financial situation.

Daegu Dalseo District Council

This decision reflects the council’s strong determination to dedicate all of its efforts to its fundamental duties and strengthening its legislative capabilities in its first year. Instead of participating in overseas training, the 10th council will focus on thoroughly understanding district affairs in line with the current situation, fostering a climate of engagement with pressing issues, and directly inspecting local livelihood sites.

Lee Seonju, Chairperson of the Dalseo District Council, stated, "Even though the amount is small, as a grassroots legislator, I believe it is only right to return residents’ hard-earned taxes to support livelihood recovery and revitalize the local economy." She also emphasized, "We will continue to avoid performative administration and ensure that residents' precious taxes are not wasted through careful oversight."

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