Shinan County Achieves Triple Crown in International Environmental Awards

Winning the Green Apple Award
Strengthening Global Environmental Leadership

Shinan County has been selected as the recipient of the Green Apple Awards, one of the world's four major environmental awards.

Shinan County in South Jeolla Province has achieved the remarkable feat of winning three major international environmental awards, having been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Green Apple Award, one of the world's four major environmental prizes. With this latest honor, Shinan County has now received its third international environmental award, following the LivCom Award and the Green World Award, further solidifying its status as a leading city in environmental initiatives.

According to the county on September 12, this award was won in competition with more than 700 entries from around the world, and it is a recognition of the county’s innovative renewable energy profit-sharing policy on an international stage. In particular, the policy of sharing renewable energy profits with local residents was highly praised for contributing to both the improvement of residents’ quality of life and sustainable development.

The Green Apple Award is an internationally prestigious prize recognized by the European Commission and the UK Environment Agency, among others. With this award, Shinan County has also earned the title of Green World Ambassador, taking on the role of promoting the spread of environmental policies around the globe. In addition, Shinan County’s policy will be officially included in The Green Book, an international compendium of exemplary environmental practices.

Acting County Governor Kim Daein stated, "It is highly significant that our resident-centered energy transition model has been recognized globally," adding, "We will continue to develop innovative policies that benefit both the environment and the local economy."

The county has been invited to the awards ceremony, which will be held at Westminster Palace in London, United Kingdom, this November, where it plans to present its case studies directly to global environmental leaders and take the lead in international environmental discourse.

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