Gunpo City Council in Gyeonggi Province is set to integrate artificial intelligence into its legislative activities and conduct research to incorporate citizen voices into policy-making.
On August 26, the council held the '2026 Second Committee for Council Research Group Operations' in the cultural lecture room, where it reviewed and approved the registration and research plans for the 'Gunpo City Council AI Innovation Research Group' and the 'Citizen Forum Policy Council Forum.'
The 'Gunpo City Council AI Innovation Research Group' is led by Representative Park Sang-hyun (People Power Party), with members Lee Dong-han, Park Jae-shin, and Park Sang-hyun (Democratic Party) participating.
The research topic focuses on establishing an AI legislative support system based on RAG-LLM and exploring innovative legislative measures.
The group aims to find ways to apply AI in reviewing ordinances, budgets, and various legislative materials, analyzing work efficiency and review accuracy.
Additionally, it will develop security and control standards related to personal data protection in AI usage and explore institutional measures for safe application in legislative activities.
The 'Citizen Forum Policy Council Forum' is led by Representative Lee Woo-cheon, with members Jang Kyung-min and Jeong Hae-dong.
This group will research ways to enhance democratic citizen education through citizen councils and forums.
The core objective is to ensure that citizens do not merely receive policies but actively engage in discussions and propose opinions, applying a participatory democratic education system in Gunpo.
To achieve this, the group will design a citizen council and forum operation model tailored to Gunpo's context and seek collaboration with the city, council, education office, and civic organizations. It will also review institutional measures, including related ordinances, budgets, and organizational structures, to translate research findings into actual policies.
In particular, a citizen forum involving over 100 participants, including council members, officials, experts, and residents, is planned for October. The forum will share research findings and incorporate diverse opinions gathered through deliberation and discussion into the final research results.
This is the first research group formed since the 10th council was established, and it will operate for three months from September to November.
Citizens express hope that AI will enhance the efficiency of legislative material reviews while emphasizing the need for safeguards regarding information accuracy and personal data protection. They also stress the importance of ensuring that citizen opinions are reflected in actual ordinances, policies, and budgets, rather than merely collecting feedback.
Chairman Lee Woo-cheon stated, “The activities of the council research group are a process to closely examine local issues and citizen demands to connect them to practical legislation and policies. I hope this research leads to concrete outcomes that enhance the efficiency of legislative activities and broaden citizen participation in policy-making.”
Meanwhile, the city council has operated a total of 10 council research groups across various fields, including hydrogen industry, restoration of Sanbon Stream, animal welfare, local commerce, youth policies, carbon neutrality, and restoration of firefly habitats, from 2023 to 2025.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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