Paju City Wins "Grand Prize" in Local Government Governance at the Korea ESG Economic Awards

Paju City in Gyeonggi Province was recognized for establishing a systemic foundation to support local small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as for its achievements in sustainable administrative management, receiving the "Grand Prize" in the Local Government Governance category at the "2026 Korea ESG Economic Awards."

Paju City has been recognized for establishing a system to support local small and medium-sized enterprises and for achieving sustainable administrative operations, receiving the 'Grand Prize' in the Local Government Governance category at the '2026 Korea ESG Economic Awards.' Photo by Paju City

This award ceremony was co-hosted by "ESG Economy," a media outlet specializing in ESG, along with the Korea ESG Evaluation Institute and the Korea Sustainability Certification Forum, and was sponsored by the Financial Services Commission and the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment.

Paju City received high marks for its continuous efforts to implement policies supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, strengthen cooperation and communication with the local community, and operate citizen-centered administration. Furthermore, the city has been expanding support policies to ensure business stability for local companies and to revitalize the regional economy, while also striving to enhance the quality of life for its citizens through effective administrative initiatives.

Choi Dae-il, Head of Corporate Support, stated, "This award is a meaningful achievement that recognizes our efforts in pursuing sustainable administration and corporate support policies. We will continue to do our best to implement policies that both citizens and businesses can truly feel, and to promote regional development."

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