Wanju County Achieves Highest Nationwide Purchase Rate of Products Made by People with Severe Disabilities

The Only County-Level Local Government Selected Nationwide
Receives Excellence Award from the Ministry of Health and Welfare

Wanju County in North Jeolla Province achieved the highest nationwide performance in preferential purchasing of products made by people with severe disabilities and received an excellence award from the Ministry of Health and Welfare on the 9th.

According to the county on the 10th, it was the only county-level local government in the country to be selected for this award, with its inclusive administration and efforts to realize social value being recognized nationwide.

Wanju County achieved the highest nationwide performance in preferential purchasing of products made by people with severe disabilities and received an excellence award from the Ministry of Health and Welfare on the 9th. Photo by Wanju County

Previously, the county made an impressive achievement last year by purchasing 799.94 million won (1.83%) out of a total purchase amount of 43.595 billion won, far exceeding the legally mandated purchase rate of 1.1%. This accomplishment has been recognized as a model case among local governments nationwide, as it has made a tangible contribution to expanding employment and supporting the independence of people with disabilities.

The county has thoroughly encouraged purchases and monitored results by department, and has promoted a culture of purchasing products made by people with disabilities by operating exhibition and sales booths at various local events. In addition, five sales facilities within the county regularly hold meetings to continue developing new products and conducting promotional activities, taking the lead in creating jobs for people with disabilities.

County Governor Yoo Heetae said, "The county is striving not only to purchase products but also to open a path for people with disabilities to stand on their own and achieve independence. As the nation's leading model local government, we will continue to expand the purchase of products made by people with severe disabilities and do our utmost to ensure that people with disabilities can live happy lives through employment."

Meanwhile, in the facilities category, 'Tteokme Village', a vocational rehabilitation facility in the county, also received an excellence award for production facilities, once again proving that the county is a leading local government nationwide in the fields of welfare and vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities.

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