JDC receives Ministry of Health and Welfare commendation for sharing in welfare and jobs

【Financial News, Jeju Province = Jeong Yong-bok, Reporter】 Jeju Free International City Development Center (JDC) received a Ministry of Health and Welfare commendation for its social contributions through vehicle support for welfare facilities, jobs for vulnerable groups, and local volunteer activities.
JDC said on the 9th that it received the Ministry of Health and Welfare Minister's Commendation in the human sharing category at the 2026 15th Korea Sharing Awards ceremony, held on the 5th at the KBS New Building in Seoul.
The Korea Sharing Awards are jointly hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, KBS, and the Community Chest of Korea. Since 2012, the awards have recognized and honored individuals and organizations that have contributed to spreading a culture of sharing through volunteer work, donations, and other activities. A total of 132 individuals and organizations received awards this year.
JDC was recognized for contributing to community welfare and supporting vulnerable groups through initiatives including the provision of specially equipped vehicles for social welfare facilities, the Residents' Support Grant Program, E-eum Jobs, and the operation of the Dream Sharing Volunteer Corps.
In particular, E-eum Jobs is a social contribution initiative that connects the experience and expertise of older people with efforts to address Jeju's pressing issues, including environmental conservation, resource circulation, and tourism. Since its launch in 2018, it has created a cumulative total of 2,655 jobs through this year.
This year, JDC expanded participation opportunities for employment-vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, and identified jobs suited to local needs. In September, the E-eum Jobs initiative was selected as an outstanding institution under the Leading Model for Utilizing the Capabilities of Older Adults, earning the Ministry of Health and Welfare Minister's Award for the second consecutive year.
JDC Chairman Song Seok-eon said, "As a public institution that grows together with Jeju residents, we will continue working to spread a culture of sharing by promoting social welfare in the region, conserving the environment, and developing local communities."


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