Jongno-gu '2020 Policy Idea' Contest

Anyone Interested Can Participate in the Policy Idea Contest to Create a 'Happy Jongno'... Choose Between General Topics (Overall District Administration) or Specific Topics (Overcoming COVID-19 and Post-Pandemic Response)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) is conducting the "Jongno-gu Happiness Plus, 2020 Policy Idea Contest" until September 11 to receive fresh and creative ideas and reflect them in district administration, contributing to the enhancement of residents' happiness.

This contest allows participation by choosing either the general category or a specific category under the theme of "Policy Ideas to Create a Happy Jongno."

In the general category (overall district administration), participants can submit policy ideas that improve residents' quality of life reflecting Jongno's identity. In the specific category (overcoming COVID-19 and responding to the post-pandemic era), submissions should focus on improving inconveniences in daily life caused by COVID-19, discovering policies to normalize non-face-to-face public services, and similar topics.

Anyone interested can participate by submitting proposals and proposal explanations through the district office website or the People's Petition website. However, proposals that infringe on patents or copyrights obtained by others, have already been adopted, have similar basic concepts, or are judged to be impractical based on common sense are excluded.

The district will conduct evaluations considering creativity, effectiveness, and sustainability.

The final selected entries will be awarded prizes and the district mayor's commendation as follows: ▲Gold Prize 1,000,000 KRW ▲Silver Prize 500,000 KRW ▲Bronze Prize 300,000 KRW ▲Encouragement Prize 200,000 KRW.

For more detailed information about this contest, please refer to the district office website or contact the Planning and Budget Division, District Vision Team.

District Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, "Through this contest, we aim to receive fresh and diverse ideas that embody Jongno's identity and reflect them in district administration," adding, "We hope for active participation from those interested so that this contest can be a meaningful event that enhances the happiness of Jongno residents."

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