Donghae City Achieves Top Institution Status for Contract Performance in Gangwon Province for Four Consecutive Years

Proven Achievements in Revitalizing the Local Economy
Donghae City Named "Top Institution" in Gangwon Province Contract Performance Evaluation

Donghae City, Gangwon Province, announced on December 1 that it has been selected as the top institution in the "2025 Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Contract Performance Evaluation."

A view of Donghae City Hall.

This annual evaluation aims to boost the contract win rate of local companies in public procurement and to revitalize the regional economy. Donghae City achieved top institution status in both 2022 and 2023, was named an excellent institution in 2024, and has once again been selected as the top institution this year, marking four consecutive years of outstanding performance.

The evaluation covered 18 cities and counties in the province, based on performance from November 2024 to October 2025. It was scored out of 100 points across four categories: local company contract win rate (70 points), year-on-year contract performance of local companies (10 points), interest shown by the head of the local government (10 points), and outstanding cases in the field of contracts (10 points). Additional points were awarded for achievements in revitalizing the local construction industry (1 point), while points were deducted for failure to meet deadlines (1 point).

As a result, Donghae City saw a 14% increase in the number of local procurement contracts in the goods sector compared to the previous year. In the construction sector, the city achieved a local procurement rate of 98.64% based on the number of contracts and 99.48% based on contract value, demonstrating a very high level of utilization of local companies. The city also received high marks in both the interest shown by the head of the local government and outstanding cases in the field of contracts, earning excellent evaluations across all categories.

In particular, Donghae City has implemented a "Construction Capability Evaluation System" to improve construction quality and ensure fairness and objectivity in contracts. The city has also made various efforts to invigorate the construction industry and enhance transparent contract administration by holding meetings with the local construction sector.

Additionally, to expand contract opportunities for local companies, Donghae City has strengthened its collaboration system with procurement departments, related organizations, and companies. The city has also continuously provided training by inviting external experts to enhance expertise in contract and accounting fields, striving for institutional improvement and capacity building.

With this selection as the top institution, Donghae City is scheduled to receive an institutional commendation as well as the Minister of the Interior and Safety Award.

Jeon Chunmi, Head of the Accounting Department, stated, "We will continue to strengthen our collaboration system with procurement departments to further expand opportunities for local companies in the province and Donghae City, and we will do our utmost to revitalize the local economy and ensure fair contract administration."

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