"Samcheok Citizens' Happiness Policy, Let's Create It Together"

On the 12th, 'Samcheok Citizen Happiness Committee' Launched... Composed of 19 Members
Collecting Opinions on Happiness Promotion Policy Development and Measures to Reduce Happiness Gaps

Samcheok City, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Mayor Park Sang-su) held the launching ceremony of the ‘Samcheok City Citizen Happiness Committee’ on the 12th at the Samcheok City Hall Citizens’ Meeting Hall to improve the quality of life of citizens and realize a happy local community.

On the 12th, Samcheok City in Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province held the launch ceremony of the "Samcheok City Citizen Happiness Committee" at the Samcheok City Hall Citizens' Meeting Hall to improve the quality of life for citizens and realize a happy local community. Photo by Samcheok City Hall

The ‘Samcheok Citizen Happiness Committee’ was established in accordance with the ‘Samcheok Citizen Happiness Promotion Ordinance’ enacted in 2022 as a pledge of the 8th local government administration. The committee, composed of 19 members including ordinary citizens and experts, received their appointment letters from Mayor Park Sang-su on the day and will play a role in collecting diverse opinions and providing advice on happiness policies promoted by Samcheok City, such as policy development for enhancing citizens’ happiness and closing happiness gaps.

Samcheok City has completed the development of the Samcheok-type happiness index, which can systematically measure the happiness level of Samcheok citizens, and based on the happiness survey conducted on about 500 Samcheok citizens, established a basic plan for happiness promotion, laying the foundation for implementing happiness policies.

The basic plan for happiness promotion was established in nine sectors including economy and employment, considering the social conditions and policy directions of Samcheok City, with the goal of ‘Samcheok, an advanced city of happiness where citizens are happy.’ Samcheok City plans to implement various policies for the happy lives of its citizens according to the basic plan reviewed by the committee on this day.

Mayor Park Sang-su of Samcheok City stated, “I hope the Citizen Happiness Committee will become a communication channel for citizen happiness that listens to the diverse voices of citizens and hears their opinions,” adding, “We will reflect the opinions of citizens regarding administration and supplement any shortcomings to ensure that Samcheok citizens can be happier today than yesterday.”

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