'40 Years of Dongjak' Catchphrase Contest

Open for submissions until the 25th... Any resident of Dongjak-gu can participate with up to 2 entries per person... Judged and selected based on originality, symbolism, and simplicity... To be used for district promotion through videos and events

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Lee Chang-woo) is holding a catchphrase contest until the 25th to commemorate 40 years of Dongjak with its residents.

Through this contest, the district aims to promote the brand image of "Saram Saneun Dongjak" (People Living in Dongjak), which reflects the past and present 40 years walked together with residents and the 100-year future to be walked together.

Anyone who is a resident of Dongjak-gu or works or studies in the area is eligible to participate, either individually or as a team, with up to two entries per person (team).

The contest content should be a slogan or catchphrase expressing 40 years of Dongjak, consisting of short, eye-catching, impressive, and powerful phrases.

Applications can be submitted by downloading the application form from the district website, filling it out, and submitting it in person, by mail, or via the responsible person's email (2012060212@dongjak.go.kr).

Submitted works will be reviewed by the Dongjak-gu Proposal Review Committee, consisting of 14 members including civilian committee members, to select the winning entries.

The evaluation criteria include ▲originality ▲symbolism ▲conciseness ▲completeness of content and expression.

The district plans to announce the results of the winning entries on March 10 through the website and will award a total of five winners: ▲Gold Prize 1 person (prize money 1,000,000 KRW) ▲Silver Prize 1 person (500,000 KRW) ▲Bronze Prize 1 person (300,000 KRW) ▲Encouragement Prize 2 persons (300,000 KRW each).

The selected catchphrases will be used to promote the district through major events, promotional materials, videos, and more.

The district is also conducting an event until the 28th to find residents to celebrate the "second 20th birthday of Dongjak-gu in 2020" together.

Residents who were born or moved into Dongjak-gu on April 1, 1980, or have a special connection to Dongjak's 40 years such as the birth of their children, can submit a self-introduction via the responsible person's email (khj6010@dongjak.go.kr).

Selected residents will serve as "Special Resident Public Ambassadors" for Dongjak's 40th anniversary promotional videos, newsletter interviews, and more.

Kim Hyun-ho, Director of Planning and Coordination, said, "Through this contest, we will commemorate 40 years of Dongjak with residents and create a future vision together," and added, "We hope for the interest and participation of many residents."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.