Eugene Seop Jeongeup Mayor Awarded '7th Proud Person Award'

[Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Yoo Jin-seop, mayor of Jeongeup City, Jeonbuk, was honored with the Grand Prize in the "Local Autonomy" category at the 7th 2021 Proud Person Awards held at the Korea Press Center on the 15th.

According to the county on the day, the Proud Korean Person Awards are given annually to individuals who contribute to the development of the nation and local communities and serve as role models. Awards are presented across 16 categories including legislation, administration, culture and arts, and social service.

Mayor Yoo has been presenting a hopeful vision for the future of Jeongeup, leading advanced autonomous administration, and solidifying a strong foundation for Jeongeup's development.

He has also actively carried out administration for citizens, and last year, Jeongeup City was the only city in Jeonbuk Province to be selected as an excellent institution for proactive administration.

Along with this, as a result of efforts to create a business-friendly city, Jeongeup achieved the remarkable feat of being selected as the best institution for creating a favorable business environment for two consecutive years, 2019 and 2020.

In particular, to discover new growth engines for Jeongeup, under the city branding of "Jeonghyangnuri Fragrance Republic Jeongeup," projects such as revitalization around Yongsanho Lake, creation of Naejangsan Natural Recreation Forest, and development of Naejangsan Cultural Plaza have been promoted, laying the foundation for a tourist city where visitors can stay year-round, which was highly evaluated.

Mayor Yoo Jin-seop said, "This award is thanks to the 110,000 citizens and over 1,400 public officials who responsibly did their best in their respective fields," adding, "I will continue to devote myself to regional development and make greater efforts to improve citizens' quality of life through expanding autonomous resources."

Jeongeup=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil gjg7070@asiae.co.kr

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