South Korean municipalities receive awards for social security planning

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has recognized several South Korean local governments for their excellence in implementing regional social security plans.

Suncheon City received the Grand Prize, marking its 13th consecutive year being selected as an excellent local government. The city was praised for its systematic management of 57 detailed projects and its ability to expand public-private cooperation and resident participation to meet diverse welfare needs.

Seogwipo City was awarded the Excellence Prize. The city received high marks for its customized welfare services and efforts to close care gaps. Key achievements include a pilot program for gap care for children to support working parents, a multicultural mothers' school that has graduated 88 students, and the Jeju Value Care system, which has provided services to over 5,900 citizens.