Changnyeong County Named Outstanding in Senior Employment Evaluation... Implementing Agencies Achieve Success for 6 Consecutive Years

The Only County-Level Municipality in South Gyeongsang Recognized as an Outstanding Local Government

Changnyeong County in South Gyeongsang Province announced on the 23rd that it was selected as an outstanding basic local government in the 2026 Senior Employment and Social Activity Support Project Evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Labor Force Development Institute for the Aged.

This evaluation comprehensively reviewed last year’s performance of local governments and senior employment agencies nationwide, including project operation outcomes, budget execution appropriateness, and efforts to promote the program.

2026 Senior Employment and Social Activity Support Project Wins Triple Crown.
[Photo by Changnyeong County]

Changnyeong County was the only county-level municipality in South Gyeongsang Province to be recognized as an outstanding basic local government.

The county was highly evaluated for expanding customized senior job opportunities, stable project management, and building a close cooperative system with implementing organizations.

The implementing agency, the Changnyeong County Branch of the Korean Senior Citizens Association (Branch President Shin Byeong-ok), also earned high marks, securing the only A-grade in the county for multiple sectors (public interest activities and community projects) and receiving an incentive of 13 million won.

Changnyeong Senior Club (Director Kim Jungse) was selected as an outstanding agency in the single category (competency utilization project), receiving an incentive of 5 million won.

The club has maintained outstanding achievements for six consecutive years.

Triple Crown Winner in the 2026 Senior Employment and Social Activity Support Project Evaluation.
[Photo by Changnyeong County]

County Governor Sung Nak-in stated, "Achieving the triple crown in the senior employment project evaluation is the result of the joint efforts between the county and its implementing agencies," adding, "We will continue to ensure that seniors can enjoy a healthy and active retirement by consistently creating high-quality senior jobs."

Meanwhile, this year the county operates 43 project groups and has secured job opportunities for 3,011 seniors.

The county’s administration is focused on expanding income support and social participation opportunities for the elderly, as well as supporting their quality of life in retirement.

Senior job creation is an important welfare policy not only for income support, but also to encourage social engagement and support a healthy retirement.

The achievements of Changnyeong County are expected to further lead to the creation of more diverse customized jobs and contribute to vitalizing the local economy.

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