Osan City Wins National Competitiveness Award for 'Educational City'

On the 31st, Osan City received the municipal government award in the education sector at the '2012 National Competitiveness Award' ceremony.

This award was selected as the '2012 National Competitiveness Award' by Seoul Economic Daily and Korea Management Evaluation Institute, together with the National Competitiveness Enhancement Committee, a presidential advisory body. Osan City was confirmed as a recipient of the Seoul Economic Special Award in the Educational City category.

At this award ceremony, the Minister of Knowledge Economy Award went to POSCO Co., Ltd., Utech Co., Ltd., and Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.; the Financial Services Commission Award went to KB Financial Group Co., Ltd. and BC Card Co., Ltd.; and the Minister of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs Award went to Korean Air Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. The Seoul Economic Special Award was given to Buyeo County in the Traditional History and Culture City category, Changyeong County in the Eco-City category, and Osan City in the Educational City category.

The National Competitiveness Award is given to enterprises, public institutions, and CEOs that have contributed to enhancing national competitiveness through management innovation.

Osan City received the National Competitiveness Award in recognition of its contribution to the development of educational policies, including the designation of innovative education districts, to develop into the nation's premier public education model city in response to the educational needs of young generations (average age 30.7 years).