Uiwang City Receives 2023 Government Innovation Award from Interior and Safety Ministry

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Uiwang City announced on the 16th that it was selected as an excellent institution in the '2022 Local Government Innovation Evaluation' and received the 2023 Government Innovation Achievement Award 'Minister of Interior and Safety Award.'

The innovation evaluation is an assessment conducted annually by the Ministry of Interior and Safety targeting 243 local governments nationwide to measure the implementation of government innovation and citizen-felt innovation outcomes of local governments. The evaluation covered 5 fields and 10 indicators: △institutional autonomous innovation △participation and cooperation △customized administration for residents △innovation in work methods △innovation dissemination and citizen recognition, with private expert evaluation teams and citizen panels participating in the assessment process.

Uiwang City obtained the highest grade of 'excellent' and not only secured 27 million won in special transfer tax as a financial incentive, but also received the privilege of government commendation given only to the top 22 excellent institutions, thereby having its efforts and concrete achievements in regional innovation recognized.

Mayor Kim Sung-je of Uiwang City stated, "Regional innovation cannot be achieved by the will of an institution's leader alone; it is a precious result achieved through the creative work execution and passion of public officials and the support and interest of citizens." He added, "Going forward, Uiwang City will not fear challenges and change, will respond proactively to high citizen demand and rapidly changing administrative environments, and will actively pursue innovative policies that citizens can feel in their daily lives."