Wonju City Selected as Outstanding Institution in Provincial Joint Assessment of Local Governments for 8 Consecutive Years

Proven Systematic Performance Management Capabilities
Achieved 75 out of 82 Linked Indicators
Recorded an Achievement Rate of 91.4%

Wonju City in Gangwon Province was selected as an 'Outstanding Institution' in the 2026 (based on 2025 performance) Joint Assessment of Local Governments, achieving the distinction of being the only city in Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province to be named an outstanding institution for eight consecutive years among the 18 cities and counties in the province.

A view of Wonju City Hall.

The Joint Assessment of Local Governments is a system in which the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and central administrative agencies comprehensively evaluate the performance of major national policies and government-funded projects for 17 cities and provinces nationwide, in accordance with the Basic Act on Government Performance Evaluation.

Based on the results of the government’s joint assessment, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province evaluates the achievement rate of quantitative indicators, the contribution to qualitative indicators, and the efforts made by the 18 cities and counties within the province to select outstanding cities and counties.

Wonju City achieved the targets for 75 out of a total of 82 linked indicators, recording an achievement rate of 91.4%. In addition, the city received high marks in the qualitative evaluation and effort categories, earning recognition for its systematic performance management capabilities and administrative excellence.

This achievement is attributed to proactive responses based on continuous performance management and close interdepartmental collaboration, such as focusing on underperforming indicators through monthly performance reviews, providing training for those in charge, conducting interviews by department, and holding improvement strategy meetings.

Going forward, Wonju City plans to continue systematically managing the indicators for the Joint Assessment of Local Governments, while strengthening interdepartmental collaboration and performance management in the policy implementation process to continuously improve the quality of administrative services that citizens can truly experience.

An official from Wonju City stated, "This achievement of being selected as an outstanding institution for eight consecutive years is the result of the dedication and collaboration of all employees who have done their best in their respective positions to realize citizen-centered administration," adding, "We will continue to pursue robust administration to achieve policy outcomes that lead to real improvements in the quality of life for our citizens."

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