Gurye-gun Selected as Best Institution for Local Price Stability Management

Selected as the Best Institution for the Second Half Following the First Half

Secured Special Grant of 150 Million KRW

Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that it was selected as the best institution in the city and county category in the "2023 Second Half Local Price Stability Management Performance Evaluation" conducted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, securing a special grant of 150 million KRW.

The price stability management performance evaluation is conducted twice a year for 243 local governments nationwide. Following its selection as the best institution in the first half of 2023, Gurye-gun was chosen again, receiving a total of 300 million KRW in special grants.

[Photo by Gurye-gun]

The county has made efforts to stabilize prices by freezing local public utility charges, operating a price countermeasure situation room, conducting a comprehensive inspection of price labeling systems, and regularly monitoring prices on-site.

Additionally, Gurye-gun has received favorable reviews from small business owners struggling due to the economic downturn by promoting a constant 10% discount on Gurye Love Gift Certificates, improving the business environment for small merchants, and supporting small business card fee subsidies.

County Governor Kim Soon-ho said, "We worked hard to implement projects that residents can feel directly, and I am pleased that our efforts have been recognized," adding, "Based on this achievement, we will do our best next year to stabilize prices and the local economy."

Gurye = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yuk Mi-seok hss79@asiae.co.kr

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