Gochang County Rated 'Excellent' in Price Management Evaluation by Ministry of the Interior and Safety

Secured 50 Million Won in Special Grant Tax

Gochang County in North Jeolla Province has been selected as an outstanding local government in the "2024 Local Price Stabilization Management Performance Evaluation" organized by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, securing a special grant of 50 million KRW.

According to the county on the 31st, this evaluation targeted 243 local governments nationwide and conducted a comprehensive assessment from November last year to October this year. The evaluation covered five areas and twelve indicators, including whether local public utility charges were frozen, support for "Good Price Stores," and the inflation rate of personal service fees. The assessment consisted of a quantitative evaluation (75%) and a qualitative evaluation (25%).

Gochang County Office. Provided by Gochang County

To stabilize public utility charges closely related to residents' daily lives, the county postponed the scheduled increase in water rates from the first half to the second half of the year and froze local public utility charges such as garbage bag prices.

The county received high praise for its proactive administration in stabilizing local prices, including campaigns and posting price information during local festivals and holidays, providing incentives and customized supplies to "Good Price Stores" by industry, and promoting the local economy through discounted sales of "Gochang Love Gift Certificates."

Anticipating that high prices will continue due to the emergency situation at the end of the year, the county is operating a comprehensive price countermeasure situation room.

County Governor Shim Deokseop said, "This achievement as an outstanding institution was possible not only because of the administration but also thanks to the active cooperation of Gochang residents," and added, "We will do our utmost to reduce the economic burden on residents, stabilize livelihoods, and revitalize the local economy."

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