Gyeongbuk Provincial Assembly Member Seonhee Lee Wins Grand Prize in Local Government Category at 'Korea ESG Awards'

Seonhee Lee, a member of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Assembly (People Power Party, Cheongdo), received the ESG Grand Prize in the local government (including local councils) category at the 3rd Korea ESG Awards ceremony held at the National Assembly Library on December 10.

This event was organized by the Korea ESG Association, a non-profit corporation, with the aim of identifying and promoting companies and organizations that lead ESG management. In particular, it was held to contribute to establishing a sustainable domestic ESG ecosystem by selecting and awarding various organizations and experts who have contributed to the spread of ESG values.

Seonhee Lee, member of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Assembly (third from the right), is holding a congratulatory bouquet and posing for a commemorative photo after receiving the Grand Prize in the local government category at the Korea ESG Awards.

Chairperson Lee, who is serving her second term as a metropolitan council member, has played a key role in proactively introducing and institutionalizing the ESG administrative system throughout Gyeongbuk Province. The main reason for her award is her leadership in establishing an ESG framework that encompasses all administrative sectors, including provincial government, public institutions, and private companies, under the belief that 'sustainable development is not a choice but a responsibility of local governments.'

Chairperson Lee consecutively enacted the 'Ordinance on Supporting Corporate ESG Management in Gyeongsangbuk-do' and the 'Ordinance on Supporting ESG Management in Public Institutions in Gyeongsangbuk-do,' thereby institutionalizing the formulation of Gyeongbuk Province's basic ESG plan, incorporating ESG indicators into public institution management evaluations, and establishing a connected ESG administrative model that enables small and medium-sized enterprises to receive ESG assessments and consulting support.

Chairperson Lee is also recognized for her contributions to establishing a 'performance-oriented, transparent financial management, and cooperation-based governance system' through her roles as Chair of the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts and Chair of the Planning and Economy Committee.

In her acceptance speech, Chairperson Lee stated, "I am deeply grateful to receive such a significant award, which feels far more than I deserve. ESG is not merely a policy direction, but a promise for the future that we must uphold. To keep that promise, I will continue to closely engage with those who dedicate themselves on the ground, listen to the voices of those in need, and run toward where support is most required."

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