22대 국회 1호 법안 '교통약자이동권보장법' 제정 촉구…전북 장애인단체, '차별버스 OUT' 4차 행동

Disability organizations in Jeonbuk region have taken to the streets urging for the enactment of a law to guarantee the mobility rights of transportation-disadvantaged individuals.

The Jeonbuk Alliance for the Elimination of Disability Discrimination and the Jeonbuk branch of the National Disability Mobility Rights Alliance held the 'Discriminatory Bus OUT Jeonbuk Action (4th round)' on the afternoon of the 24th in front of the Daewoo Building next to Jeonju City Hall at 2 p.m. They called for the prompt enactment of the 'Transportation-Disadvantaged Mobility Rights Guarantee Law,' which is pending in the 22nd National Assembly.

Participants on that day stated, "The mobility rights of people with disabilities are not just a transportation issue, but a fundamental right that enables all social activities including education, work, culture, and healthcare," and argued, "The National Assembly should no longer delay the processing of the bill."

Currently, a bill proposed by Representative Seo Mi-hwa (Democratic Party) titled 'Comprehensive Amendment Act on the Promotion of Transportation-Disadvantaged Mobility (Transportation-Disadvantaged Mobility Rights Guarantee Law)' is pending in the National Assembly. The amendment includes provisions for mandatory expansion of low-floor buses and establishing national support for operating special transportation services (disability call taxis) to ensure the practical mobility rights of people with disabilities.

The Jeonbuk Alliance previously conducted the first 'Discriminatory Bus OUT' action in front of the Jeonbuk Provincial Office bus stop in March, and also engaged in letter campaigns urging the processing of the bill to members of the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Committee. However, they pointed out that the bill has not been thoroughly discussed yet. Therefore, they demanded that the National Assembly promptly begin deliberations on the bill and continued their fourth action.

The organizations also criticized the reality that the distribution rate of low-floor buses in Jeonbuk region falls below the national average. According to a 2024 survey on the state of transportation-disadvantaged mobility, the introduction rate of low-floor buses in Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province was only 31%. Furthermore, the rate of exceptions for routes exempt from low-floor bus introduction in Jeonbuk was 31.6%, three times higher than the national average of 11%.

They stated, "Despite demanding the expansion of low-floor buses since 2008 and engaging in bus-riding struggles, the reality of mobility rights has not significantly improved even after nearly 20 years," and argued, "Due to the lack of proper improvement plans and budgets for exception routes, the mobility rights of people with disabilities continue to be restricted."

They further emphasized, "It is necessary to specify a grace period for exception routes and establish a gradual plan for the introduction of low-floor buses so that all citizens can use public transportation without discrimination," urging the government and local authorities to actively devise measures.

Participants declared, "We must not tolerate a discriminatory transportation system that excludes people with disabilities any longer," and stated, "We will not stop the 'Discriminatory Bus OUT' action until the Transportation-Disadvantaged Mobility Rights Guarantee Law is passed in this session of the National Assembly."

📝 Brief Summary:
Disability organizations in the Jeonbuk region are advocating for a law to protect the mobility rights of those who face transportation challenges. They are calling for the prompt enactment of the 'Transportation-Disadvantaged Mobility Rights Guarantee Law,' emphasizing that these rights are essential for various aspects of life. The bill includes provisions for expanding low-floor buses and establishing support for special transportation services.

🗣️ Natural Korean Translation:
전북 지역의 장애인 단체들이 교통에 불이익을 겪는 사람들의 이동권을 보호하기 위한 법을 촉구하고 있습니다. 그들은 '교통 불이익 이동권 보장법'의 신속한 제정을 요구하며, 이러한 권리가 삶의 다양한 측면에 중요하다고 강조하고 있습니다. 이 법안에는 저상 버스 확대 및 특수 교통 서비스 지원을 확립하는 조항이 포함되어 있습니다.

❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. What are the disability organizations in the Jeonbuk region advocating for?
장애인 단체들은 무엇을 촉구하고 있나요?
2. Why do they emphasize the importance of the 'Transportation-Disadvantaged Mobility Rights Guarantee Law'?
왜 그들은 '교통 불이익 이동권 보장법'의 중요성을 강조하나요?
3. What provisions are included in the bill proposed by Representative Seo Mi-hwa?
서미화 의원이 제안한 법안에는 어떤 조항이 포함되어 있나요?

💡 Vocabulary Learning:
1. enactment (명령, 법률 등의) 제정, 시행
- The enactment of the new law will bring about significant changes.
- 새로운 법률의 제정은 중요한 변화를 가져올 것이다.
2. fundamental (현실, 사실 등의) 근본적인, 기본적인
- Education is a fundamental right for all individuals.
- 교육은 모든 개인에게 근본적인 권리입니다.
3. amendment (법률 등의) 개정안, 수정안
- The proposed amendment aims to improve the existing law.
- 제안된 개정안은 기존의 법률을 개선하기 위해 목표로 합니다.
4. deliberations (중요한 문제에 대한) 심의, 토의
- The deliberations on the new policy lasted for several hours.
- 새로운 정책에 대한 심의는 몇 시간 동안 계속되었습니다.
5. discriminate (대우, 대접을) 차별하다
- It is important not to discriminate against anyone based on their disabilities.
- 장애에 따라 아무도 차별하지 않는 것이 중요합니다.

*Note: The vocabulary words are chosen based on their relevance to the article and potential difficulty level for intermediate Korean learners.

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