Wonju City in Gangwon Province has been honored with the 2025 Prime Minister's Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Childcare Services, in recognition of its continuous efforts to advance childcare policies and create a stable childcare environment.
Wonju City is being awarded the Prime Minister's Award for Contributions to the Development of Childcare Services in 2025, recognizing its continuous advancement of childcare policies and the creation of a stable childcare environment. Provided by Wonju City
This award is a government commendation presented to outstanding local governments that have successfully introduced and established childcare services, and have led qualitative improvements in childcare through policies tailored to local conditions.
Wonju City received high praise for initiatives such as the introduction and operation of an electronic document system for daycare centers, provision of long-term service allowances for childcare staff, and support programs for both specialized and integrated daycare centers for children with disabilities.
In particular, the city achieved notable results by providing special activity fees for children aged 2 to 5 enrolled in daycare centers, improving outdated school vehicles, and thereby creating a safe commuting environment for daycare centers in both the old downtown and rural areas while reducing the operational burden.
Mayor Won Kangsoo of Wonju City expressed his gratitude to childcare professionals and the local community for their efforts in creating a stable childcare environment, stating, "We will continue to pursue childcare policies that can be truly felt by infants, parents, and childcare staff alike."
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