Kim Ikang, Gwangju Seo-gu District Mayor, Wins Top Prize at Democratic Party Local Autonomy Awards

"I Will Pursue Life-Centered Administration and Politics Together with Residents"

Kim Ikang, the head of Gwangju Seo-gu District, received the Grand Prize at the 1st Local Autonomy Awards hosted by the Democratic Party of Korea, held at the National Assembly Library in Yeouido, Seoul on the 10th.

This award ceremony was organized by the Democratic Research Institute and hosted by the Korea Policy Management Institute, marking the first event of its kind by the Democratic Party to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the local autonomy system.

Lee Ikang, head of Gwangju Seo-gu Office, received the Grand Prize at the 1st Local Autonomy Awards hosted by the Democratic Party of Korea on the 10th. Provided by Gwangju Seo-gu Office

Chief Kim was highly praised for being the first in the nation to introduce the 'Family Care Youth Allowance Support' policy in the population decline response category, creating an innovative case that alleviates the burden of family care for young people.

Additionally, he drew attention by creating jobs for the elderly through the 'Cheonwon Guksi' initiative in response to aging demographics and by promoting the 'Flexible Work System' to foster a better environment for raising children. The incorporation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) values befitting a UNICEF Child-Friendly City also received positive feedback.

In the field of autonomous administration, the introduction of 'Baro Munja Harangke' for prompt and accurate civil complaint processing and the discovery of village BI (Brand Identity) projects enhanced the diversity of resident-led initiatives. In the area of social integration, policies such as the 'Public-Private Partnership One-on-One Coupling Project,' 'Good Store Good Coupon,' and 'The Largest University in the World, Seo-gu' received enthusiastic responses from residents.

On the 11th, Chief Kim stated on social media, "It is a great honor and responsibility to know that field-oriented, resident-centered administrative practices have been recognized as exemplary cases nationwide beyond our region," adding, "I will always stay true to my original intentions and continue to practice life-centered administration and politics together with the residents."

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