Uiwang City Receives '2025 Korea Administrative Awards'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] Uiwang City received the Grand Prize at the '2025 Korea Administrative Awards' ceremony held at the National Assembly Members' Building on the 24th.

The 'Korea Administrative Awards' are presented to promote sustainable social and environmental development through the realization of carbon neutrality and proper civic consciousness regarding ESG.

Uiwang City received high praise for implementing large-scale urban development projects such as Baekun Valley, Jangan District, and industrial complexes in an eco-friendly manner while establishing a pleasant urban environment.

Additionally, the city is leading the way in realizing carbon neutrality by establishing a carbon-neutral green growth master plan aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and actively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Mayor Kim Seong-je stated, "As the climate crisis becomes more severe, the importance of practicing carbon neutrality and ESG management is increasing further," and added, "Uiwang City will continue to do its best to create a pleasant city environment where citizens can enjoy living as an eco-friendly premium city leading carbon neutrality initiatives."