군산시어린이·청소년의회 의원들이 7일 국회를 방문해 민주적 의사결정 과정과 리더십을 체험했다. 이번 견학은 국회의 기능과 역할을 직접 접하며 민주주의 의식을 높이고 민주시민으로서의 자질을 키우기 위해 마련됐다.

군산시어린이·청소년의회 의원들은 국회의사당 본회의장 참관, 국회박물관 견학, 의정 체험 프로그램 참여, 지역구 신영대 국회의원과의 만남 등 일정을 소화했다. 신 의원과의 자리에서는 제안하고 싶은 정책에 대해 직접 의견을 나누기도 했다.

참가자들은 “국회 운영 방식과 민주정치 발전의 역사에 대해 인식을 넓힐 수 있었다”고 소감을 밝혔다. 이영란 아동정책과장은 “정치와 민주주의에 대한 관심과 책임감을 키우는 계기가 되길 바란다”고 말했다.

제10기 군산시 어린이·청소년의회는 굿네이버스 전북북부지부와 협력해 발대식, 정례회, 아동권리교육, 아동권리실태조사 등 활동을 이어가고 있다.

Members of the Gunsan Children and Youth Council visited the National Assembly on the 7th to experience democratic decision-making processes and leadership. This field trip was arranged to enhance awareness of democracy and to cultivate qualities of democratic citizens by directly experiencing the functions and roles of the National Assembly.

The members of the Gunsan Children and Youth Council visited the main assembly hall of the National Assembly, toured the National Assembly Museum, participated in a legislative experience program, and had a meeting with Shin Young-dae, a National Assembly member representing their district. During the meeting with Representative Shin, they also shared their opinions on policies they would like to propose.

Participants expressed their impressions, saying, "We were able to broaden our understanding of the operation of the National Assembly and the history of the development of democratic politics." Lee Young-ran, the head of child policy, said, "I hope this experience will help increase interest and a sense of responsibility towards politics and democracy."

The 10th Gunsan Children and Youth Council continues its activities such as inauguration ceremonies, regular meetings, child rights education, and surveys on the status of child rights in cooperation with Good Neighbors' North Jeolla Northern Branch.