Gyeonggi Province Receives Fair Trade Commission Director's Commendation for Consumer Protection Advancement for Fifth Consecutive Year

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Noh-hoon] Gyeonggi Province was selected as a commendation recipient for "Consumer Protection Advancement Achievement" at the '24th Consumer Day Commemoration Ceremony' held on the 3rd at the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business Central Hall in Yeouido, and received a commendation from the Fair Trade Commission Director. This marks the fifth consecutive year of recognition from 2015 through 2019.

The province achieved the highest national score in the government's comprehensive evaluation for special transaction sectors (direct sales law, installment transaction law) law enforcement performance in 2019 through active guidance and inspections of multi-level marketing companies, door-to-door sales companies, and pre-planned funeral service companies.

Additionally, the province was recognized for its active consumer protection initiatives, including the development and implementation of educational programs reflecting the needs of local consumers, which were rated as "highly excellent" in the evaluation of consumer policy promotion performance.

Lee Shin-hye, Director of the Fair and Consumer Affairs Division of Gyeonggi Province, said, "It appears we received positive evaluation thanks to the active cooperation of 31 cities and counties within the province and consumer organizations. We will use this commendation as an opportunity to make further strides in realizing 'a Gyeonggi Province where consumers are safe.'"