Sweeping Awards in Ministry of Health and Welfare and Gyeongsangbuk-do Evaluations
Balanced Achievements Across All Categories, Including the Grand Prize
Lee Byunghwan: "We Will Realize 'Healthy Longevity in Seongju' Through Customized Health Services"
Seongju County (Governor Lee Byunghwan) once again proved itself to be one of the nation’s leading “healthy cities” by achieving unprecedented results in the field of public health and medical care throughout 2025.
Seongju County announced that it had achieved the remarkable feat of winning awards in a total of 10 categories, including the grand prize, in various health project evaluations organized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province this year.
This is seen as the result of citizen-centered, customized health policies and proactive medical services bearing fruit.
◆ The Pinnacle of Health Administration: Grand Prize in Health Policy
The most notable achievement was in the field of health policy, a key indicator of administrative competence.
Seongju County was awarded the prestigious grand prize in the “53rd Health Day Commemoration” health policy project evaluation.
Additionally, the county received the “Outstanding Institution Award” in the regional public health plan evaluation hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, thereby demonstrating the vision of “Building a Healthy Seongju Together, A Safe and Happy Seongju for All” through tangible results.
◆ Health Indicators Proven by Numbers: Top Honors in Integrated Promotion and Cardiovascular Health
Data-driven smart health administration also stood out.
In the integrated health promotion category, the county raised the walking practice rate to 57.3% and the blood pressure awareness rate to 78.8%, while significantly reducing the male smoking rate to 31.3%. These improvements in key health indicators earned Seongju County the “Top Honors” award.
In particular, in the field of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease prevention and management, Seongju County operated a non-face-to-face integrated program linking smart studios and senior centers, helping to bridge health disparities in medically underserved areas. For this achievement, the county received the “Top Honors” award for three consecutive years-a record-setting accomplishment.
◆ Comprehensive, Lifelong Care: From Dementia to Oral Health
Seongju County also received high praise for its dementia and life-cycle tailored projects.
The county was selected for two categories: Excellence in Dementia Management and Best Practices in Public-Private Cooperation (Dementia Prevention and Beautiful Dementia Shelter). It also received the Outstanding Institution Award for its outreach medical services for people with disabilities and the elderly, and was awarded the Outstanding Institution Award for two consecutive years for its resident-led health village project in Chojeon-myeon, establishing itself as a leader in dementia management, oral health, and healthy community initiatives.
◆ Pharmaceutical Safety and Disaster Response System Receive High Marks
The county’s capabilities in safety management, directly related to the lives of residents, were also highly rated.
By conducting inspections on the handling of narcotics and providing education to prevent drug misuse, Seongju County created a safe pharmaceutical environment and received the Outstanding Institution Award. The county also won the Encouragement Award in the disaster response simulation drill competition, demonstrating its thorough emergency response system.
Governor Lee Byunghwan of Seongju County stated, “Achieving ten awards this year is a valuable result made possible by the dedicated efforts of public health center staff and the active participation of our residents. We will continue to develop innovative health services that residents can truly experience, and realize the vision of ‘Happy Seongju, Healthy Longevity’ where all citizens can enjoy a long and healthy life.”
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