Yeongam County Achieves 'Top Grade for Four Consecutive Years' in Pledge Fulfillment Evaluation

91% of 120 Pledges Achieved
No Pledges Abandoned

Yeongam County in South Jeolla Province has demonstrated its administrative credibility by receiving the highest grade for four consecutive years in the national evaluation of local government pledge fulfillment.

The county announced on the 10th that it had attained the overall top grade (SA) in the '2026 National Local Government Head Pledge Fulfillment and Information Disclosure Evaluation.' Notably, Yeongam is the only basic local government in South Jeolla Province to maintain the SA grade for four consecutive years, drawing significant attention.

This evaluation was conducted based on materials disclosed on the websites of local governments nationwide, and assessed five categories: pledge fulfillment completion, achievement of 2025 goals, resident communication, web-based communication, and information disclosure.

Yeongam received high marks in the categories of 'resident communication' and 'information disclosure' by systematically implementing citizen participation policies, such as the operation of a resident jury system, and by providing continuous feedback.

The county has set its vision as 'A Greater Yeongam Leaping Forward through Innovation' and is currently pursuing 120 pledges across 10 major areas, including a future innovation and youth-friendly city, job expansion, citizen-centered administration, and revitalization of historical and cultural tourism.

The current pledge implementation rate has reached 91%, and there have been no cases of pledged initiatives being abandoned.

Major initiatives include the establishment of the Yeongam Future Education Foundation, operation of a senior club and expansion of senior job opportunities, expansion of the agricultural machinery rental program, introduction of a family doctor system for residents, revitalization of the Gurim tourist site, promotion of Mahan historical and cultural tourism, establishment of customized public transportation, operation of a support center for foreign residents, creation of energy self-sufficient villages, and support for youth startups and job creation.

Yoon Jaekwang, Acting Governor of Yeongam County, stated, "Achieving the top grade for four consecutive years is the result of proactive administration by public officials and active citizen participation," adding, "We will continue to focus all administrative capabilities on fulfilling the promises made to our residents during the remainder of the term."

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