Mayor Kim Sung-je of Uiwang City praised the city’s efforts on September 6, stating, “Our continuous efforts to identify necessary training for employees in response to the changing administrative environment and to connect individual growth with organizational capability have led to positive evaluations.”
On this day, Mayor Kim announced that Uiwang City was selected as the top institution in the '2025 Gyeonggi Province City and County Training Evaluation,' achieving this honor for four consecutive years.
The Gyeonggi Province City and County Training Evaluation assesses the training operation results and best practices of 31 cities and counties in the province, aiming to discover excellent cases in public talent development and training.
This year, the evaluation process included a preliminary written assessment, which selected the top 10 cities and counties, followed by a final ranking determined through presentations of best practices.
Mayor Kim highlighted the 'Uiwang Three-Track Education' program, focused on 'work innovation, organizational integration, and employee growth,' as a best practice that received high praise.
In the area of work innovation, training in generative AI and capacity-building for technical public officials enhanced practical skills to respond to the evolving administrative landscape. Additionally, in the organizational integration sector, initiatives like the 'All Employees Together Camp' and the newcomer training program 'Smart Uiwang Life' supported communication and adaptation among staff.
In terms of employee growth, the program provided support through guest lectures and tailored competency development initiatives to foster self-directed growth.
Notably, Mayor Kim achieved a record of four consecutive awards, following a commendation in 2022 and excellence awards in 2023 and 2024.
This recognition reflects Mayor Kim's commitment to linking employee capabilities to organizational competitiveness, ultimately aiming to provide better administrative services to citizens.
Citizens have also responded positively. One resident remarked, “As public officials enhance their capabilities, I believe the administrative services that citizens experience will also improve. I hope policies that strengthen training in new areas like AI and promote communication among employees continue.”
Another citizen stated, “The result of four consecutive awards seems to reflect Uiwang City’s consistent efforts in public official training and organizational innovation. I hope the changes in administration through education can be felt by citizens.”
Meanwhile, Mayor Kim Sung-je emphasized, “We will continue to actively support the enhancement of employees’ job competencies and self-directed growth to lead to better administrative services.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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