Sangju City’s Ahn Yunjeong, Head of Child and Women’s Happiness Division, Receives Prime Minister’s Commendation for Family Policy Merit

Recognized for Contributions to Family-Friendly Policies and Establishment of Integrated Care Systems
'Child Safe Return Home Service' and 'Dream Start' Programs

A comprehensive care system is making every family a happy and secure haven.

The city of Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, announced that Ahn Yunjeong, Head of the Division for Child and Women’s Happiness, received the Prime Minister's Commendation for Family Policy Merit at the 2026 Family Month Celebration Event, which took place at the Peak & Park Convention in the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on May 8.

This commendation is a government award presented to individuals who have contributed to the promotion of family-friendly policies and support for diverse families.

Prime Minister's Commendation for Family Policy Merit at the 2026 Family Month Celebration Event
[Photo provided by Sangju City]

Head Ahn Yunjeong has dedicated her efforts to establishing family policies and care systems tailored to the needs of the local community.

She secured a total of 4.5 billion won in national and provincial funding, making significant contributions to closing care gaps by creating integrated child care centers, establishing an integrated child care platform, and laying the groundwork for public indoor playgrounds—efforts that were highly praised.

In addition, she has taken the lead in fostering an inclusive family welfare environment by implementing various customized family policies such as support for single-parent, grandparent-headed, and multicultural families, the 'Child Safe Return Home Service,' and the 'Dream Start' program.

Head Ahn Yunjeong stated, "This award is the result of family-friendly policies created together with our citizens," and added, "Going forward, I will do my utmost to develop a comprehensive care system and implement effective family policies so that Sangju becomes an even better city for raising children and a place where diverse families can live happily together."

With this Prime Minister's Commendation awarded to Head Ahn, she has become a role model for all employees.

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