Haenam-gun Wins 'Industrial Economy Award' at Korea Local Autonomy Management Awards

Enhancing Vitality of Rural Economy and Driving Sustainable Growth

Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do, won the Grand Prize in the Industrial Economy category of the 28th Korea Local Autonomy Management Awards comprehensive evaluation.

According to the county on the 6th, the Korea Local Autonomy Management Awards, hosted by the Korea Public Autonomy Research Institute, annually selects and awards local governments that have achieved improvements in residents' quality of life and regional development through innovative organizational management and efficient policy implementation.

The evaluation method combines quantitative indicators based on statistical data, qualitative assessments by reputable judges, and satisfaction surveys to make the final selection.

Haenam-gun won the Industrial Economy Grand Prize in the comprehensive evaluation category at the 28th Korea Local Autonomy Management Awards.
[Photo by Haenam-gun]

Haenam-gun received the comprehensive grand prize in the industrial economy sector targeting rural local governments with populations under 300,000, achieving remarkable results such as revitalizing the local economy and supporting agricultural and livestock activities.

Amid the global economic crisis, Haenam-gun has significantly strengthened support for small business management, including implementing Jeonnam’s first delivery fee support project for small business owners to stabilize prices and revitalize the local economy.

The county has steadily built a foundation for small businesses by modernizing traditional market facilities such as the completion of Haenam Daily Market and fostering 122 social economy enterprises.

In particular, the Haenam Love Gift Certificate has played a major role in establishing a virtuous cycle in the local economy, surpassing 500 billion KRW in issuance and sales within three years, ranking first nationwide among counties.

Through strategic sports marketing, Haenam-gun attracted over 160,000 sports teams in total and established year-round festivals, which were highly evaluated for increasing local residents’ income by attracting external populations.

Additionally, Haenam-gun is leading agricultural and livestock promotion policies befitting its status as a representative agricultural county with the largest cultivated area in Jeonnam.

Representative advanced cases include the establishment of the nation’s largest climate change response agricultural research complex to address climate change, building a low-carbon agriculture foundation, expanding distribution through the online shopping mall Haenam Miso, creating a virtuous food cycle system through local food, securing rural workforce by constructing the nation’s first farmer dormitory, and fostering a high-quality livestock industry such as eco-friendly organic Korean beef.

County Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan stated, “We will continue to focus all administrative efforts to lead progressive changes not only in the industrial economy but across all administration, creating a better and more livable Euddeum Haenam for our residents.”

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