Cheonan-si Awarded Minister of the Interior and Safety Prize in 'Government Innovation Merit Evaluation'

The Only Excellent Institution in Chungnam Selected for 6 Consecutive Years

On the 7th, Cheonan City in Chungnam announced that it received the Minister of the Interior and Safety Commendation in the 2024 Government Innovation Merit Evaluation.

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety conducted this merit evaluation targeting 243 local governments nationwide that promoted regional innovation policies. The evaluation was carried out by a local government evaluation team composed of private experts and a task-related department evaluation team, based on 5 categories and 10 detailed indicators.

In the evaluation, Cheonan City was highly praised for enhancing administrative efficiency by establishing a transportation and safety infrastructure and developing and applying a system that incorporates the nation's first AI automatic road marking detection function to proactively respond to aging facilities.

Additionally, the city received high marks in the 'Work Style Innovation' category, including strengthening research capabilities through direct execution of research projects by public officials, the interest of the institution head in improving work methods, and proactive administration.

This is the only city in Chungnam to be selected as an excellent institution for six consecutive years and will also receive a government award given to top excellent institutions for two consecutive years.

Mayor Park Sang-don said, "Administration that keeps pace with an era emphasizing innovation and change will lead to citizens' happiness," adding, "Cheonan promises continuous growth as an innovative city that citizens can feel, a city where young people want to live, administrative blind spots are eliminated, and it is a good city to work in."

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