Seoul Gangseo-gu Culture and Tourism Blog? YouTube Contest

Gangseo-gu to Host Cultural Tourism Blog and YouTube Contest...Accepting Applications Until the 20th for Topics on Tourist Attractions and Cultural Events in Gangseo-gu

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) is holding the ‘Gangseo-gu Culture and Tourism Blog & YouTube Contest,’ which features stories about Gangseo-gu experienced firsthand.

This contest was organized to encourage the creation of content promoting Gangseo-gu’s tourist attractions, discover and share high-quality cultural tourism content, and revitalize local culture and tourism.

The contest is divided into two categories: blog and YouTube. The theme is an introduction and experience reviews of tourist attractions, cultural events, and tours enjoyed in Gangseo-gu. Each participant can submit up to three entries. However, submissions must be original works created by the participant and posted on their blog or YouTube channel after January 2020.

The submission period is until November 20, and anyone can participate regardless of age or region.

Participants should copy the URL of their blog post or YouTube video, post it on the Gangseo-gu Office Culture and Tourism Blog, and then submit the application form via email (evelith@gangseo.seoul.kr).

For more details, visit the ‘Gangseo-gu Office website - News Plaza - Notices/Announcements’ or the ‘Gangseo-gu Office Culture and Tourism Blog - Notices’ where the application form can also be downloaded.

The submissions will be reviewed by a judging panel composed of external experts. In December, nine outstanding works per category, totaling 18, will be selected and notified individually.

Award criteria include story interest, originality of the subject, connectivity of the content, and consideration for visitors. The top prize winner in each category will receive a cultural gift certificate worth 100,000 KRW, with three excellence awards at 80,000 KRW each, and five encouragement awards at 50,000 KRW each.

Additionally, the district plans to use the winning works as promotional materials to boost cultural tourism.

A district official said, “We hope this contest will help discover various cultural tourism contents of Gangseo-gu and make them known to many people,” and added, “We look forward to active participation from those interested.”

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