Governor O Tae-wan Highlights "Three Principles for Public Livelihood Security" to Enhance Life Satisfaction

Full Public Bus Operation, Public Livelihood Task Force
Funeral Support: Administration Taking Responsibility for Residents' Lives

O Tae-wan, Governor of Uiryeong County in South Gyeongsang Province, highlighted the "Three Principles for Public Livelihood Security" during a regular briefing, sharing the county administration's direction with residents to alleviate their concerns.

Uiryeong County announced on the 10th that during the regular briefing held in the county government's main conference room, Governor O referenced the recently released Gyeongsangnam-do Social Survey results.

O Tae-wan spoke at the March regular briefing in Uiryeong County. Provided by Uiryeong County.

Governor O particularly mentioned the "yesterday's worries" category in the survey. Uiryeong County recorded the lowest score among the 18 cities and counties in South Gyeongsang Province in this category.

Governor O stated, "The fact that residents have fewer worries in their daily lives means that our administration is making positive changes in their lives."

He went on to emphasize the "Three Principles for Public Livelihood Security," which Uiryeong County has recently been prioritizing, as the background for these results.

The "Three Principles for Public Livelihood Security" is a policy that commits the administration to taking responsibility for all aspects of residents' lives in the areas of transportation, daily living, and welfare. It includes the full public operation of buses, the Public Livelihood Field Task Force, and funeral support programs.

First, the full public bus operation system officially launched on February 27, marking the beginning of full-scale operations. This policy approaches transportation from a welfare perspective rather than an industrial one, with the public sector taking responsibility for residents' right to mobility. The "Uiryeong Bangbang Bus," which operates free of charge, uses "Bangbang" to signify "zero fare, 100% mobility rights."

The Public Livelihood Field Task Force provides on-the-spot support for minor household repairs such as light fixtures and faucets, offering a service closely tied to daily living. It has received a highly positive response from residents, to the extent that it is referred to as the "Filial Service Agency." This year, the program's support will expand to include community centers for seniors, strengthening the management of living spaces for the elderly.

Additionally, the funeral support program is a system in which the county provides partial funeral expenses to the bereaved when a resident with at least one year of registered residency in Uiryeong passes away. Unlike existing welfare programs, which mainly focus on living residents, this initiative features public support for the financial burden of funerals after death.

Governor O stated, "Through responsible governance that alleviates residents' worries, we will continue to enhance the satisfaction residents feel in their lives."

Meanwhile, according to the South Gyeongsang Province Social Survey, Uiryeong County ranked among the top in the province in terms of overall satisfaction with life, including quality of life and happiness, and also received high marks for residential environment satisfaction. The intention to continue living in Uiryeong for more than 10 years ranked second in the province, indicating a strong willingness among residents to settle in the county for the medium to long term.

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