On February 8, 2022, a launching ceremony was held to commemorate the Local Council Training Center (LCTC) opening at LOGODI, a training institute exclusively for local councils.

Minister Jeon Hae-cheol of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety attended the ceremony along with the president of the Metropolitan and Provincial Council Chairs Association of Korea, the Governor of Jeollabuk-do, and the vice-president of the National Association of Local Council Chairmans, and other stakeholders.

The Korean government recognized the local councils as a critical pillar of the 2.0 era of autonomy and decentralization and fully revised the Local Autonomy Act, enforced on January 13, 2022, to strengthen the functions and roles of local councils.

The LCTC is a part of the efforts for the systematic support of local councils to enhance their expertise and capacities. Therefore, the LCTC aims to reinforce the policy capabilities of local lawmakers by expanding and diversifying the Local Council Academy courses. LOGODI also plans to run customized curriculums for the parliamentary secretariat staff.

Before the opening ceremony, Minister Jeon gave a special lecture on the achievements of autonomous decentralization and balanced development and future development plans.

Minister said, "Local Autonomy 2.0 is being promoted in earnest this year. Therefore, the opening of the LCTC is very opportune and meaningful in the regard. And, the customized training the LCTC offers you are reflecting the rapidly changing administrative environment and the special characteristics of local councils." He concluded his speech by wishing each participant to strengthen their capacities and prosperity in their professional endeavor.