Kim Sang-don, Mayor of Uiwang, Receives '2021 Korea Global Crown Award'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Mayor Kim Sang-don of Uiwang received the Grand Prize in the local government category of the '2021 Korea Global Crown Award' on the 23rd.

The 'Global Crown Award,' organized by the 2021 Korea Global Crown Award Committee and sponsored by the National Assembly Academic Association, National Assembly Press Corps Council, Yeojung Forum, and Round Society, selects and honors individuals from various sectors of society who have served and dedicated themselves to the nation and its people annually across eight categories: politics, international affairs, local government, economy, education, healthcare, society, and culture.

Mayor Kim has been evaluated as successfully opening up 'New Uiwang, Changing Uiwang' through two years of the 7th direct mayoral term, including diverse new city development such as Gocheon, Chopyeong, Woram, and Cheonggyeah 2 districts and rural development zones, as well as redevelopment and reconstruction of the declining old downtown area.

He was also selected for the Global Crown Award while achieving remarkable results through communication with citizens in various fields, including operating 'Field Administration Days' for empathetic governance with citizens, operating the nation's first dedicated personal physician program for senior community centers, establishing youth housing for housing and employment opportunities for young people, completing Uiwang's first industrial complex, supporting school gymnasium construction, and installing indoor playgrounds in children's libraries.

Mayor Kim Sang-don expressed his thoughts, stating, "This award is a precious result achieved together with the 160,000 citizens and public officials," and added, "I will continue to make greater efforts to enhance urban competitiveness and create a happy Uiwang for our citizens."