Seoul Gangseo-gu Choi Ki-woong, Head of Disability Welfare Division, Receives Local Autonomy Development Award

Known as the Budget Alley of Gangseo-gu, operating the Budget and Accounting Practice Internet Cafe since 2004, sharing extensive know-how including practical guidelines and regulations essential for budget and accounting practitioners

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Choi Ki-woong (photo), Director of the Welfare Department for the Disabled in Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Roh Hyun-song), received the ‘2020 Korea Local Autonomy Development Award’ organized by the Korea Institute for Local Autonomy Development.

The ‘Korea Local Autonomy Development Award’ is given to those who have demonstrated exemplary achievements in regional development through innovative administration.

Director Choi was recognized for his outstanding practical know-how and expertise, which helped resolve difficulties and questions faced by budget and accounting officials.

Known as the budget expert of Gangseo-gu, he has been operating an internet cafe for budget and accounting practitioners since 2004, sharing practical guidelines, regulations, and a vast amount of know-how essential for budget and accounting professionals.

In particular, the site is filled with useful information based on case studies, which has significantly reduced the workload of public institution employees, with about 170,000 members registered.

He also authored a practical budget and accounting manual and conducts lectures nationwide at local governments, sharing his unique practical expertise.

Director Choi said, “I want to share the honor of being selected for the Korea Local Autonomy Development Award with the 170,000 members of the budget and accounting cafe,” adding, “I will work even harder to contribute to the development of local autonomy.”

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