Ulju-gun Wins Grand Prize at Local Government ESG Economic Forum and Korea Awards Evaluation

Ulju-gun won the regional grand prize at the ESG Korea Awards held at the Korea Press Center in Seoul on the 18th.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Ulsan Ulju-gun was honored to receive the regional grand prize at the 2022 Local Government ESG Economic Forum and ESG Korea Awards held at the Korea Press Center in Seoul on the 18th.

The ESG evaluation, organized by the ESG Happy Economy Research Institute, Seoul National University Graduate School of Environmental Studies, and Hans Economy, assesses the level of administrative systems and capabilities in Environment, Social, and Governance by considering the impact on the sustainability of social communities and social interest. A total of 226 basic local governments nationwide (excluding Sejong City and Jeju Special Self-Governing Province) were evaluated, and 18 local governments were selected as excellent local governments.

As a result of this evaluation, Ulju-gun received an overall grade of A (Excellent), ranking first in the comprehensive rating within the Ulsan region.

In particular, in the social sector, it received the highest scores in evaluation items such as regional safety grade, COVID-19 response, health-related quality of life, traffic culture index, and number of cultural infrastructure facilities, earning an S grade (Highest Excellence). The governance sector received an A grade (Excellent), and the environment sector received a B grade (Good).

County Governor Seonho Lee said, “This award is the fruit of efforts to communicate and cooperate with residents to realize ‘Ulju, where people are hope.’ In the era of Local Autonomy 2.0, we will do our best to establish more growth foundations and improve the safety and quality of life of residents.”

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