Sugoong Minimizes Events Next Month... Meet 'Water Day' Online

Focus on Digital Including Video Contests

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) has decided to minimize the 'World Water Day' event on the 22nd of next month due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). However, it plans to strengthen online promotions to convey the importance of water and water management.

A K-water official stated on the 24th, "Due to the impact of COVID-19, nationwide campaigns such as river maintenance activities at all business sites are currently undecided," adding, "We will minimize on-site schedules due to the COVID-19 situation and proceed with programs such as publishing the Water and Future booklet and video contests." World Water Day was designated and proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) in 1992 to promote participation and cooperation among governments, international organizations, and the private sector to solve global water issues. This year’s official UN theme for World Water Day is Water and Climate Change.

First, K-water will publish a specialized booklet titled 'Water and Future,' containing various water-related information. Co-published with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Future will include content on domestic and international water resource status, stable water supply and efficient management, as well as practical information such as water bill comparisons.

Earlier, K-water President Lee Hak-soo pledged, "Protecting the safety of the people from water disasters such as floods, droughts, water pollution, and ecosystem degradation is K-water’s fundamental mission," and added, "We will strive to resolve regional water resource imbalances and develop national water management policies."

The booklet will be distributed free of charge to government agencies, local governments, universities, libraries, and other institutions, and will be available on the Ministry of Environment and K-water websites for all citizens to access anytime.

Meanwhile, K-water is accepting video submissions commemorating World Water Day until the 25th of next month. The videos should creatively convey the value of water, water conservation, or the importance of safe tap water in formats such as vlogs, solo broadcasts, GIFs, dances, or other free styles. Submitted videos will be judged through a two-stage evaluation process: first by document review, then by online evaluation.

K-water plans to announce the 12 final winners, including the grand prize and excellence awards, on the 18th of next month. The grand prize winner will receive a cash prize of 7 million KRW, with excellence awards receiving 4 million KRW, outstanding awards 3 million KRW, and encouragement awards 1.6 million KRW, among others.

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