Yeonggwang-gun Recognized as an 'Excellent Institution' for Two Consecutive Years in Food Culture Improvement Project Evaluation

[Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong] Jeollanam-do Yeonggwang-gun (Governor Kim Junsung) announced on the 29th that it was selected as an excellent institution for two consecutive years in the 2021 Jeollanam-do Food Culture Improvement Project evaluation, securing 10 million won in food culture improvement project funds.

Jeollanam-do conducts an annual evaluation targeting 22 cities and counties within the province on the establishment of a food culture improvement promotion system and overall improvement of residents' awareness.

This year, the evaluation was conducted based on 20 quantitative and qualitative indicators across 8 sectors of food culture improvement.

In particular, the county received high evaluations for expanding the designation of Safe Restaurants for residents, distributing promotional materials for food culture improvement, promoting the expansion of the restaurant hygiene rating system, and implementing the Namdo Food Street creation project.

A county official said, "In a situation where the importance of establishing a safe dining culture is increasing due to COVID-19, this award is a result of the active cooperation of food service business owners and residents," and added, "We will continue to do our best so that the county can take the lead in advancing food culture."

Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong leejs7879@asiae.co.kr

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