Wonju City Wins Korea Autonomy Development Award for Achievements in Revitalizing the Regional Economy

Wonju City in Gangwon Province was honored with the Basic Local Government Award at the '2025 Korea Autonomy Development Awards' held on the 23rd at the Baekbeom Kim Gu Memorial Hall Convention Hall.

Won Kangsoo, mayor of Wonju City, is taking a commemorative photo after receiving the Basic Local Government Award at the '2025 Korea Autonomy Development Awards' held on the 23rd at the Baekbeom Kim Gu Memorial Hall Convention Hall. Provided by Wonju City

The Korea Autonomy Development Awards, hosted by the Korea Institute for Local Autonomy and sponsored by the Korean Association for Local Government Studies and the Korean Association for Regional Development, have been held annually since 2017 and marked their ninth year in 2025. The awards are presented to members of the National Assembly, local governments (including education offices), local council members, public officials, and private sector contributors who have advanced local autonomy in areas such as local administration, regional development, educational autonomy, and local finance.

Wonju City was recognized for its outstanding achievements in three key areas: the development of local autonomy, the realization of educational autonomy, and the revitalization of the regional economy. In particular, the city drew attention for expanding citizen participation and strengthening local capacity through exemplary management of the resident autonomy system and community organizations.

Additionally, the designation as a special educational development zone raised the quality of local education, while the successful hosting of the 'Wonju Dumpling Festival' not only promoted the city's appeal but also invigorated the regional economy. These efforts were highly regarded as major contributions to the development of local autonomy in Korea.

Mayor Won Kangsoo stated, "This award is the result of the various efforts made by Wonju City to contribute to the development of local autonomy in Korea," adding, "We will continue to successfully carry out key projects in Wonju and build a greater city that furthers the progress of local autonomy."

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