Seongdong-gu Ranks First Nationwide Among Local Governments in Korean Language Officer Evaluation for Proper Use of Hangul

Selected as the Best Local Government Nationwide in the 2020 Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Korean Language Officer Performance Evaluation...Received Excellent Ratings for Various Projects Enhancing Korean Language Interest and Understanding Among Employees and Residents

Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong District

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Wono), which has taken the lead in the proper use of public language, was selected as the best institution in the 2020 Korean Language Officer Performance Evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

This is especially meaningful as it coincides with the 575th anniversary of Hangeul Day.

In this evaluation, which reviews the performance of Korean Language Officers across central administrative agencies and metropolitan and basic local governments nationwide over the past year, the district was ranked first among basic local governments, recognizing its excellent achievements.

Previously, in 2015, the district enacted the Seongdong-gu Korean Language Promotion Ordinance in Seoul, laying the foundation for the proper use and development of the Korean language among its public officials and residents. It also designated Korean Language Officers and made various efforts to improve the correct use of Korean and language skills among its officials and residents.

When drafting official documents, the district verified the use of proper public language and regularly posted Korean language learning materials such as spelling, standard language, and essential administrative terms for improvement on the administrative work system. It also increased interest in the correct use of Korean among its officials by conducting practical training on “Writing Reports Correctly” and producing and distributing Korean language-related educational materials, actively promoting language proficiency improvement.

Through IPTV installed in the district office, community service centers, and district libraries, the district broadcast “Correct Use of Our Language” year-round, encouraging residents to use proper public language. It also expanded interest in proper Korean language use by hosting local festivals such as writing contests, continuously striving to broaden the foundation for Korean language development.

Additionally, the district operated Korean language classes for vulnerable groups such as multicultural families and foreign workers, providing systematic Korean language learning education from basic writing and reading skills to adult illiterates, helping improve their language abilities.

The district plans to continue strengthening voluntary efforts for easy and proper official document use, operate various programs to enhance Korean language skills such as Korean language courses and literacy education for vulnerable groups, and actively utilize public language materials from the National Institute of the Korean Language to promote the correct use of our language.

Jeong Wono, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, “Public language is the first step in policies that meet residents,” and added, “We will continue to make efforts to strengthen communication with residents through the use of proper public language that anyone can easily understand.”

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