Yangcheon-gu Wins Grand Prize in 2020 Local Government Happiness Index Evaluation

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Kim Soo-young) received the Grand Prize for Comprehensive Excellence in the Autonomous District category in the '2020 Local Government Happiness Index Evaluation' conducted by the Yeouido Policy Research Institute, a non-profit private organization registered with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

The Local Government Administrative Policy Happiness Index Evaluation in Korea aims to assess the realization level of local government policies and administration that make residents happy, with the purpose of improving residents' quality of life.

Since 2017, a comprehensive evaluation has been conducted on all 245 local governments including Sejong Special Self-Governing City, based on quantitative statistical evaluation data and residents' satisfaction surveys, to select outstanding local governments.

The happiness index evaluation is conducted in three stages: first, a quantitative evaluation of 10 areas including housing, education, culture and leisure, economy, society, medical care, welfare, environment, safety, and community spirit; second, a qualitative evaluation through resident surveys; and finally, a final decision through eligibility review by the evaluation committee.

Yangcheon-gu, which has communicated with residents under the district administration goals of communication, empathy, and participation, has been selected as an excellent institution by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety through innovative administration such as the opening of Yangcheon Central Library, remodeling of Yangcheon Park, and hosting of the Good Job Forum, and has implemented various eco-friendly policies including receiving the Green City Presidential Award, fostering pride among residents.

Kim Soo-young, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, said, "Winning the Grand Prize in the 2020 Local Government Happiness Index Evaluation means that the residents' perceived satisfaction and happiness index with the district administration were high. We will continue to strive to discover policies that satisfy residents and create a happy Yangcheon-gu for all."

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