Yoo Geun-gi, Gokseong County Governor, Receives 'Best CEO Award' at Korea Local Autonomy Management Awards

Recognized for Outstanding Leadership in Realizing the Vision of 'No.1 Resident Happiness Index'

[Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Yoo Geun-gi, the governor of Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, received the CEO Award at the 25th Korea Local Autonomy Management Awards hosted by the Korea Public Autonomy Research Institute.

According to Gokseong-gun on the 13th, the CEO Award at the Local Autonomy Management Awards is selected through a five-stage evaluation by experts from various fields, including quantitative evaluation, qualitative evaluation, and interview assessments.

Governor Yoo Geun-gi was highly evaluated for discovering representative strategic projects for balanced development across three regions, leading regional growth, and for creative and innovative educational policies to nurture human resources in Gokseong.

He was also recognized for his leadership across policies such as the major transformation of the Simcheong gift certificate to revitalize the local economy, establishing a cultural and artistic foundation like Street Gallery 107, and branding local agricultural products such as taro and melon as premium products.

The award ceremony was held on the 12th, and to prevent COVID-19, the Korea Public Autonomy Research Institute visited Gokseong-gun directly to present the award.

Park Woo-seo, chairman of the Korea Public Autonomy Research Institute, said, “We highly evaluated the contribution to improving the quality of life of the residents, regional development, and innovation in administrative services,” and offered congratulations.

Governor Yoo Geun-gi expressed his gratitude, saying, “This award is thanks to the residents who always supported us and the public officials who did their best despite difficulties.”

He especially mentioned that the resident satisfaction survey conducted by a research specialist agency showed higher results than any other region, adding, “We will continue to strive to be number one in the residents’ happiness index.”

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