Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi Province announced on the 6th that it was selected as the best institution in the ‘2024 Local Public Institution Innovation (Structural Reform Sector) Local Government Evaluation’ hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, securing a special grant of 500 million KRW.

Yeoncheon County Office building. Provided by Yeoncheon County.

Yeoncheon County Office building. Provided by Yeoncheon County.

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Since 2023, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety has been accelerating public institution innovation and aiming for early concrete achievements through the implementation and inspection of structural reforms. It selects excellent local governments based on evaluation indicators such as participation in national policies, plan adequacy, implementation performance, and effectiveness, providing financial incentives accordingly.


Yeoncheon-gun was recognized for efforts including the private consignment operation of playground facilities at Hantangang Tourist Site and Jaein Waterfall Auto Camping Site, team personnel reallocation and work reorganization, conducting organizational diagnosis, and forming a regional win-win and disaster safety council to establish a cooperative system for regional development in northern Gyeonggi. As a result, it was selected as the best local government among 101 basic local governments.



Kim Deok-hyun, Mayor of Yeoncheon-gun, stated, “We will do our best to improve the quality of life for residents and regional development by enhancing Yeoncheon-gun’s management efficiency and strengthening competitiveness.”


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