An event commemorating the 169th anniversary of the birth of General Jeon Bong-jun was held in Gochang, the birthplace of General Jeon Bong-jun. The Gochang Donghak Peasant Revolution Memorial Association held an event commemorating the 169th anniversary of the birth of General Jeon Bong-jun at the Gochang Culture Center on the afternoon of the 10th.
About 700 residents attended, including Gochang County Governor Shim Deok-seop, Gochang County Council Chairman and County Councilor Cho Min-gyu, Donghak Peasant Revolution Memorial Foundation Chairman Shin Sun-cheol, and National Donghak Peasant Revolution Bereaved Families Association Chairman Joo Young-chae.
The event began with a screening of the ‘Gochang Donghak Peasant Revolution promotional video’. Next, the meaning of the commemoration was added to the ceremony with a performance by the Dongri Changgeuk Troupe in honor of the Jaein unit that led the revolution with drums and gongs at the time of the armed assault, and a sand art performance depicting the life story of General Jeon Bong-jun. The offering, memorial service, offering and wreath-laying were held in a solemn atmosphere.
Chairman Jeong Ki-baek said, “I hope this will be a time to reflect on the achievements of General Jeon Bong-jun, the leader of the Donghak Peasant Revolution from Gochang, and to publicize the historical value of the Donghak Peasant Revolution, which created a new history of modern democracy.”
Gochang County Governor Shim Deok-seop said, “We will work together to create the just and equal world that General Jeon Bong-jun dreamed of, and we will work together with the citizens of the county to pool our wisdom and make efforts in 2025 to realize Gochang, which opens a new future through change and growth.”
Meanwhile, Gochang-gun has begun reviewing the establishment of a facility management corporation for comprehensive and systematic management of the continuously increasing number of public facilities.
According to Gochang-gun on the 10th, a preliminary review of the establishment of a facility management corporation is underway. The final decision on whether to establish the industrial complex will be made after establishing a basic plan, consulting with Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, and receiving a feasibility review from a specialized organization.
Local governments can establish local public enterprises in accordance with the Local Autonomy Act and the Local Public Enterprises Act, and the corporation is one type of public enterprise and is a type of public affairs agency.
Accordingly, Gochang-gun is preparing to verify the feasibility of establishing a local public enterprise responsible for facility management.
The scale of public enterprise establishment in local governments across the country (as of August 2024) is 101 industrial complexes and 77 public corporations. Within the province, facility management corporations have been established and are in operation in Jeonju-si, Iksan-si, and Wanju-gun.
In order to establish a facility management corporation, a feasibility review service by a specialized organization is required in accordance with relevant regulations.
During the feasibility study, suitability is determined by comprehensively reviewing the adequacy of the corporation’s business, analysis of revenue and expenses for each project, judgment of organizational and human resources needs, impact on improving the welfare of residents, and impact on the local economy and local finances.
Economy Queen Reporter Choi Hana
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