Vice Chairman Ryu Younggil Wins Grand Prize in Legislative Field at Jeollanam-do ESG Citizen Awards

Recognized for Supporting the Promotion of ESG Management in Hwasun County

Ryu Younggil, Vice Chairman of the Hwasun County Council, announced on December 4 that he received the Grand Prize in the Legislative Field at the 2nd Jeollanam-do ESG Citizen Awards Ceremony, which was held on December 2 at the Mokpo Science University auditorium.

Ryu Younggil, Vice Chairman of the Hwasun County Council, received the Grand Prize in the Legislative Field at the 2nd Jeollanam-do ESG Citizen Awards Ceremony held on the 2nd at the Mokpo Science University auditorium. Provided by Hwasun County Council

This awards ceremony, organized by the Jeollanam-do ESG Association, recognizes individuals who have led the way in spreading ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) values within Jeollanam-do and achieved practical results, selecting winners by field.

Vice Chairman Ryu was recognized for his contributions, including enacting the "Ordinance to Support the Promotion of ESG Management in Hwasun County," and for emphasizing the practical implementation of ESG management during administrative audits and work reports, thereby establishing institutional and administrative foundations for ESG.

Vice Chairman Ryu has continuously proposed policies and pursued institutional improvements to incorporate ESG concepts throughout county administration.

Vice Chairman Ryu stated, "To address complex social issues such as the climate crisis, social polarization, and the risk of local extinction, a policy approach from the ESG perspective is essential," adding, "I will make even greater efforts to ensure that ESG becomes not just a strategy, but a core principle of local policy and administrative operations."