Where Is the Highest Quality of Life for Residents in Jeonnam?

Damyang County Ranks First in 2025 Rural Life Quality Index
Balanced Achievements Across Economy, Welfare, Culture, and Environment

Damyang County was ranked first in Jeonnam for the second consecutive year in the "2025 Rural Life Quality Index" announced by the Presidential Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Areas, evaluating the highest quality of life for residents in county-level areas of Jeonnam. Provided by Damyang County

Damyang County in Jeonnam (Governor Jung Chulwon) has been evaluated as having the highest quality of life in Jeonnam for the second consecutive year.

According to the county on May 22, Damyang County ranked first in Jeonnam again this year in the "2025 Rural Life Quality Index" announced by the Presidential Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Areas on May 20, following last year.

The "Rural Life Quality Index" is a comprehensive national statistical indicator that has been published annually since last year to comprehensively assess the quality of life for local residents. It is calculated by analyzing objective statistical data based on 20 detailed indicators in five domains: economy, health and welfare, culture and community, environment and safety, and regional vitality. In this year's assessment, Damyang County received consistently high scores in most categories, including health and welfare, culture and community, environment and safety, and regional vitality.

The county is improving residents' daily satisfaction by enhancing living conditions through various urban regeneration and rural center revitalization projects, as well as by restoring village-level communities and creating a safe living environment.

In particular, urban regeneration projects and rural center revitalization initiatives carried out in the original downtown area of Damyang-eup, Goseo-myeon, Bongsan-myeon, and other locations have focused on improving residents' convenience and restoring community, making significant contributions to enhancing the quality of life for local residents.

Recently, the county signed a rural agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, with a total project cost of 36.9 billion KRW, and plans to improve living conditions by focusing on living SOC such as childcare, education, culture, sports, health, and transportation.

Through the "New Village Project," a public offering project selected by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport last year, the county plans to invest 25 billion KRW to support infrastructure and housing improvements for aging low-rise residential areas in Daejeon-myeon.

Additionally, the county is revitalizing the region by transforming spaces with high historical and cultural value into cultural hubs, providing artists with creative spaces and offering residents and visitors opportunities to enjoy culture.

Governor Jung Chulwon emphasized, "This achievement is the result of the combined efforts of residents, public officials, and the county council," and added, "We will thoroughly analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each indicator in the quality of life index and implement policies that both residents and tourists can truly feel, striving to realize 'Damyang, a vibrant city full of opportunities.'"

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