On June 8, the agency presented special performance awards to four employees who achieved significant policy outcomes, including securing emergency supplies of urea for vehicles. The awardees were selected through a process that included candidate nominations, internal and external performance verification, and evaluations. The awards included a grand prize of 10 million won and three excellence awards of 7 million won each.
Shin Bong-ki, an official, received the grand prize for securing emergency supplies of urea through direct negotiations with local manufacturers in Vietnam. He visited Vietnam and negotiated prices with three manufacturers, successfully securing more than two months' worth of supplies.
Kim Gwang-hwan, another official, along with Kim Seong-hwan, a manager, and Jeong Hwa-yeon, a secretary, were recognized with excellence awards. Kim Gwang-hwan secured contracts for key raw materials, including aluminum, in response to the outbreak of war in the Middle East, increasing stockpiles and ensuring timely distribution to small and medium-sized enterprises while monitoring the supply situation for urea.
Kim Seong-hwan expanded procurement market opportunities for companies in depopulated areas and non-capital regions, directly supporting them. He also developed a plan for the government to prioritize purchasing AI products and services as part of an initiative to boost the AI industry.
Jeong Hwa-yeon met with over 400 procurement companies and more than 200 demand agencies over three months to establish a foundation for the autonomy of local government procurement.
Baek Seung-bo, the head of the Procurement Agency, stated, "Public procurement requires accurate field assessments and continuous improvements to unreasonable systems, procedures, and practices. We will fairly evaluate and generously reward employees who actively seek solutions."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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