Suncheon County has been selected as an outstanding institution in the welfare field this year, showing tangible results from the 'Warm Welfare' policy that the 8th local government has been promoting.

Suncheon County has been recognized for achieving a savings of approximately 900 million won in medical aid expenses compared to the previous year in the medical aid sector. It was selected as a 'Local Government Excellence in Medical Aid Evaluation' by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, following its selection last year. Suncheon County was included in the top 20 local governments (including 5 rural areas) out of 225 local governments nationwide.

There have also been achievements in the self-reliance sector. Following the selection of the Suncheon Regional Self-Reliance Center as an 'Excellent Institution' by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in September, Suncheon County was also selected as an 'Excellent Local Government in the Self-Reliance Field' and received a prize of 2.6 million won.

The county has been promoting on-site support by utilizing self-reliance funds to support the purchase of vehicles for the 'Happy Love Self-Reliance Work Team' and providing training in Jeju Island for 35 self-reliance workers through ordinance revisions. The county was also evaluated as an outstanding case for holding meetings between the county mayor and self-reliance enterprises to explore new markets together.

Suncheon County Mayor Choi Young-il said, "Policies aimed at ensuring that welfare blind spots do not leave residents marginalized have received good evaluations," adding, "We will strive to create an inclusive Suncheon where everyone can enjoy welfare benefits."