Gangjin County Designated as "Women-Friendly City" for Third Consecutive Time… First in South Jeolla Province

Recognized for Advancing Gender Equality Policies under New Criteria
Expansion of Participation, Care, and Safety Initiatives Starting Next Year

Gangjin County in South Jeolla Province has been designated as a "women-friendly city" by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family for the third consecutive time. This is the first time for a local government in South Jeolla Province to achieve this distinction.

Jeonnam Gangjin County is celebrating its designation as a women-friendly city for the third consecutive time with officials. Photo by Gangjin County

On November 28, Gangjin County announced that it had been redesignated as a women-friendly city in the 2024 evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. A women-friendly city is defined as one where women and men participate equally in all areas of local policy, and where care, safety, and empowerment are harmoniously integrated.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family annually evaluates the performance of each local government based on criteria such as gender equality infrastructure, women's participation in society, local safety, family-friendly environments, and women's capacity for community engagement. The ministry renews agreements every five years.

Gangjin County was previously designated in 2015 and 2020, and with this year's designation, it has now received the certification for the third time. The county noted that this latest recognition is particularly meaningful because it met the newly revised evaluation criteria.

During the renewed designation period from 2026 to 2030, Gangjin County plans to develop and implement women-friendly policies focused on participation, care, and safety, aiming to promote gender equality values and enhance the inclusiveness of the local community.

County Governor Kang Jinwon stated, "Being designated for the third consecutive time is an important milestone for Gangjin County as it moves toward becoming a safe and equal city for everyone. We will continue our efforts to build a community where the rights and interests of women, children, the elderly, and other socially vulnerable groups are respected."

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