Gumi-si, Gyeongbuk-do Receive Saemaeul Undong Evaluation Top Award for Two Consecutive Years

Gumi City in Gyeongbuk Province won the top prize for two consecutive years in the comprehensive evaluation of Saemaeul Undong by cities and counties in Gyeongsangbuk-do, thanks to achievements such as the resource recycling collection competition.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Intern Reporter Lee Seryeong] Gumi City in Gyeongsangbuk-do has been selected as the best institution for two consecutive years in the comprehensive evaluation of the Saemaeul Undong (New Village Movement) by cities and counties in Gyeongsangbuk-do this year, following last year.

Over the course of one year, an internal and external practical evaluation team assessed the Saemaeul Undong promoted by 23 cities and counties in the province based on 26 indicators across 15 items in 5 categories.

The detailed items included Saemaeul work promotion and support system establishment, city/county Saemaeul Association organization and manpower support, morale boosting and capacity building of Saemaeul leaders, Saemaeul sector project promotion, special policies, and best practices.

The city received high scores for policies that demonstrate the Saemaeul spirit and realize a community living together, such as the recyclable resources collection contest, kimchi-making for love, happy home support projects, establishment of small Saemaeul libraries, and operation of reading hobby and culture classes.

In the special policy evaluation for eup, myeon, and dong within the province, conducted for the first time this year, Seonsan-eup won the excellence award for its perilla joint cultivation and food sharing projects.

Mayor Jang Seyong said, “I sincerely thank the Saemaeul leaders who have volunteered for their neighbors even during the difficult times of COVID-19,” and added, “We will promote Saemaeul projects that citizens participate in and empathize with.”

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