Smart Technology Utilization Idea Contest

Published 11 May.2020 08:52(KST)

Gangseo-gu Accepts Creative Idea Proposals Until the 29th... 7 Outstanding Proposers Selected, Awarded Certificates and Prizes

Smart Technology Utilization Idea Contest

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Noh Hyun-song) is launching a creative and innovative idea contest to create a resident participation-type ‘Smart City Gangseo’.

This contest was prepared to discover public services using smart technologies that residents can empathize with and experience, and to actively reflect them in district policies.

Smart technologies are essential advanced technologies of this era, utilizing ICT (Information and Communication Technology), IoT (Internet of Things), big data, AI, drones, robots, and more.

Anyone interested in district administration can participate and propose ideas for utilizing smart technologies to solve various urban problems such as transportation, safety, environment, welfare, or to improve quality of life.

The contest period is until the 29th, and submissions can be made through the Gangseo-gu Office website under ‘Open Plaza → Online Application’ or by mail (38 Yangcheon-ro 59-gil, Gangseo-gu, 6th floor, Gayang-dong Annex, Gangseo-gu Office).

Submitted opinions will be reviewed by the Smart City Division and relevant departments for creativity, uniqueness, feasibility, etc., and excellent proposals will be selected in June through the final evaluation by the judging committee.

According to the evaluation results, prizes will be awarded as follows: Grand Prize (1 person) 1,000,000 KRW, Excellence Prize (2 persons) 500,000 KRW each, Encouragement Prize (4 persons) 300,000 KRW each.

District Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, “This contest will be a good opportunity to glimpse the future of a smart city that residents empathize with and desire,” and added, “We will do our best to create ‘Smart City Gangseo’ by discovering differentiated projects.”

Last year, the district adopted a proposal to prevent ‘Hwagog High School Entrance Smombie (a blend of smartphone and zombie) traffic accidents,’ and plans to introduce a smart crosswalk using IoT and smartphone apps in the second half of this year.