정읍시, 자활사업 ‘우수 지자체’ 선정…보건복지부 장관 표창

Jeongeup City has been recognized for its tailored job creation efforts for vulnerable populations and received a commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare. Following the selection of the Jeongeup Regional Activity Center as an excellent organization in September, this time, Jeongeup City was selected as an outstanding local government, achieving consecutive successes in the field of self-reliance.

The evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare targeted nationwide metropolitan and local governments, comprehensively assessing 12 indicators in four areas: ▲ activation of self-reliant labor ▲ support for asset formation projects ▲ activation of self-reliance funds and self-reliant enterprises ▲ operation of self-reliance projects.

Jeongeup City received high scores for discovering job resources linked to public offices and facilities and operating projects that leverage the local characteristics. Key examples include the factory-type 'Shinhwa Laundry Team' that handles large-scale laundry, and the 'Cafe Bonne Team' located in the Korea Electric Power Corporation's Human Resources Development Institute and the Wonhyo Agricultural Cooperative's Hanaro Mart. Additionally, through the operation of the 'Preprocessing Team' that utilizes the raw materials of Jeongeup's specialty, Ssanghwa Tea, the city was evaluated for promoting local economic revitalization and creating welfare jobs.

Infrastructure support also garnered attention. The city remodeled the old Administrative Welfare Center building in connection with urban regeneration projects, providing it as a standalone facility for the Jeongeup Regional Activity Center and supporting the enhancement of the capabilities of self-reliant labor teams and self-reliant enterprises by injecting self-reliance funds.

Jeongeup Mayor Lee Hak-soo stated, “As a result of supporting the self-reliance of vulnerable populations through collaboration between the public and private sectors,” and added, “We will further strengthen self-reliance projects so that low-income individuals can escape poverty through employment.”

? Summary:
Jeongeup City was commended by the Minister of Health and Welfare for its efforts in creating jobs for vulnerable populations. The city was recognized for its success in self-reliance projects and received high scores in various areas, including support for asset formation and activation of self-reliant labor.

?️ Natural Korean Translation:
정읍시는 취약 계층을 위한 일자리 창출 노력으로 보건복지부 장관으로부터 칭찬을 받았습니다. 이번에는 9월에 정읍 지역활동센터가 우수 기관으로 선정된 후, 이번에는 정읍시가 자립 분야에서 연속적인 성공을 거두며 우수한 지방 정부로 선정되었습니다.

❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. What commendation did Jeongeup City receive and who presented it?
정읍시가 어떤 칭찬을 받았으며 누가 수여했습니까?
2. What were the key areas evaluated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare?
보건복지부가 평가한 주요 분야는 무엇이었습니까?
3. How did Jeongeup City support the self-reliant labor teams and enterprises?
정읍시는 자립 노동팀과 기업을 어떻게 지원했습니까?

? Vocabulary Learning:
1. tailored (형용사) - specially made or suited for a particular purpose
특정 목적에 맞게 만들어진
Example sentence: The tailor made a tailored suit for the customer.
옷감은 손님에게 맞춘 옷을 만들었습니다.

2. commendation (명사) - praise or recognition for a job well done
칭찬
Example sentence: She received a commendation for her outstanding performance at work.
그녀는 직장에서 우수한 성과로 칭찬을 받았습니다.

3. vulnerable (형용사) - easily harmed or hurt
취약한
Example sentence: The children are vulnerable to cold weather.
어린이들은 추운 날씨에 취약합니다.

4. comprehensive (형용사) - complete and including everything that is necessary
종합적인
Example sentence: The report provided a comprehensive overview of the situation.
보고서는 상황에 대한 종합적인 개요를 제공했습니다.

5. infrastructure (명사) - the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society
인프라스트럭처
Example sentence: The government invested in improving the country's infrastructure.
정부는 나라의 인프라를 개선하기 위해 투자했습니다.

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