Ulju County Wins Local Development Category at the Local Autonomy Content Awards

Recognized for Sustainable Growth Strategies
and Improvements to the Residential Environment

Ulju County in Ulsan has been selected as the winner in the Local Development category at the 2025 Local Autonomy Content Awards.

Ulju County is posing for a commemorative photo after winning the Local Development category at the Local Autonomy Content Awards. Provided by Ulju County

The Local Autonomy Content Awards is a nationwide event jointly organized by Local Autonomy TV, the Korea Research Institute for Local Administration, and the Korean Association for Local Government Studies. The awards recognize outstanding policies and innovative achievements by local governments in various fields.

In this evaluation, Ulju County received high marks for its sustainable regional growth strategies, improvements to the residential environment, and efforts toward balanced regional development. In particular, the county was recognized for tangible achievements in expanding living infrastructure, establishing a foundation for the local economy, and improving residents’ living conditions.

The awards ceremony was held on this day at the main conference hall of the National Assembly Members’ Office Building, with Ulju County Mayor Lee Soongeol and local government officials from cities, counties, and districts across the country in attendance to share exemplary policy cases.

Mayor Lee Soongeol stated, “It is meaningful that Ulju County’s regional development policies have been recognized nationwide,” adding, “We will do our best to achieve regional development and balanced growth that residents can truly experience.”

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