지방자치단체의 남북교류협력 활성화를 위한 입법론적 검토

Abstract

The central government is not the only subject of unification. It is difficult to view the affairs related to unification as exclusive affairs of the state. Therefore, although there may be fluctuations depending on the political situation, the role theory of local governments in the process of inter-Korean exchange and integration will continue to emerge in the future. In order to revitalize the inter-Korean exchange and cooperation by local governments, it is necessary to strengthen the role of local governments and to establish a basis for continuous and stable implementation, and it is deemed urgent to enact the foundational legislation for this. The main legislative matters are the issue of recognition of local governments' identity in inter-Korean exchange and cooperation, financial support from the central government for local governments promoting inter-Korean exchange and cooperation projects, and provision of special rules for cooperative projects promoted by local governments. In addition, there are also legislative matters such as the establishment of a consultative council between the central government, local governments and local governments, the formation of an organization dedicated only to inter-Korean exchange and cooperation affairs for local governments and the operation of professional personnel, and the implementation of a plan that contains general matters on inter-Korean exchanges and cooperation by local governments and the establishment of a separate committee. In order to introduce, implement, or solve these legislative matters, it may be the most efficient or fundamental to enact a total independent law. Therefore, in this study, in order to legislatively regulate these matters, a tentatively named 「Act on Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation by Local Governments」 was proposed.