Gumi-si Achieves 3 Consecutive Years of Success in Saemaeul Undong Evaluation, Receives Grand Prize

Gumi City Leading Saemaeul Undong

Achieves Excellence in Evaluation for 3 Consecutive Years

Gumi City received the grand prize in the ‘2024 Saemaeul Movement Comprehensive Evaluation of Cities and Counties’ conducted by Gyeongbuk Province.

Gyeongbuk Province Saemaeul Leaders Conference (from left, Lee Eung-nam, Head of Saemaeul and Saemaeul Volunteer Team, Gumi City; Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongbuk Province; Bang Joo-moon, Director of Administration and Safety Bureau, Gumi City). Photo by Gumi City

The award ceremony took place on the 4th at the Gyeongsan Gymnasium during the ‘Gyeongbuk Province Saemaeul Leaders Conference.’ Following its recognition as an excellent institution in 2022 and as the best institution in 2023, Gumi City secured the grand prize this year, continuing its achievements for three consecutive years.

This evaluation comprehensively assessed the Saemaeul Movement activities carried out over one year by 22 cities and counties in Gyeongbuk across three categories: ▲work promotion and support system ▲implementation activities ▲special policies and best practices. In particular, the evaluation measured performance and interest through various indicators such as the preservation efforts of Saemaeul organizations and groups, environmental conservation campaigns, the Happy Home project, revitalization of the Saemaeul Library, and the establishment of overseas pilot villages.

Gumi City received high marks for its formation and activities of the Youth Saemaeul Coalition, strengthening the capabilities of Saemaeul leaders, and strong interest in work promotion. Additionally, achievements in the Saemaeul Movement at both the community and global levels were recognized, including the ‘Saemaeul Thrifty Flea Market’ which celebrated its 100th event in October, sharing kimchi for love, the Saemaeul Day commemorative event, and the creation of overseas pilot villages.

At the event, the Gumi City Saemaeul Association and the Gumi City Saemaeul Women’s Association received encouragement awards in the Gyeongbuk Province Cities and Counties Saemaeul Association evaluation. Furthermore, Lee Ji-hyun, head of the Saemaeul Traffic Volunteer Corps in Gumi City, was awarded the Prime Minister’s Commendation; Lee Seung-young, director of the Saemaeul Association, received the Saemaeul Grand Prize (Governor of Gyeongbuk Province Commendation); and Chae Jeong-hee, vice president of the Saemaeul Library Doryang-dong Branch, was honored with the Gyeongbuk Province Saemaeul Association President’s Commendation, demonstrating Gumi City’s strong capabilities.

Mayor Kim Jang-ho said, “Thanks to the efforts of Saemaeul leaders who have dedicated themselves to the local community, we have achieved excellent results,” and added, “We will continue to promote various projects to revitalize the Saemaeul Movement and expand youth participation.”

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