Guro-gu, Policy Idea Contest for the Post-Corona Era

Webcam Counseling, Home-Based Online Creative Support, Smoking Social Distancing...

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] ‘Non-face-to-face civil complaint consultation using webcams,’ ‘Creative support to revitalize the shrinking culture and arts sector,’ and ‘Creating socially distanced smoking areas.’ These are all brilliant ideas directly proposed by residents.

Guro-gu (Mayor Lee Seong) conducted the ‘Post-COVID-19 Era Policy Idea Contest’ from September 1 to 18 to explore the direction of administration after COVID-19 together with residents.

A total of 45 diverse resident proposals were submitted on topics such as support for information-vulnerable groups, solutions to youth employment issues, and ways to expand cultural and artistic experience opportunities.

Guro-gu conducted two rounds of review by the Proposal Review Committee and examined the proposals with relevant departments. As a result, a total of nine excellent proposals were selected: three silver prizes, four bronze prizes, and two encouragement prizes, with no grand prize awarded.

The silver prizes went to ‘Smart administrative service using advance reservation and online consultation’ that allows real-time civil complaint consultation via the internet without visiting government offices; ‘Just come if you want to start a business!’ which creates a space where aspiring entrepreneurs can experience actual startup activities; and ‘Just turn on Guro(95)!’ which provides various administrative services for seniors vulnerable to internet environments.

Other bronze prizes included ▲Support for home-based creative activities for Guro residents ▲It’s hard to breathe, and even harder to communicate (online sign language classes) ▲Visiting administrative services ▲Ontact mental health programs, and encouragement prizes went to ▲Launching the Together Guro TV channel ▲Creating socially distanced smoking environments.

Winners will receive certificates along with prize money: 500,000 KRW each for silver prizes, 300,000 KRW each for bronze prizes, and 100,000 KRW each for encouragement prizes.

Guro-gu plans to actively reflect the selected proposals in district administration after thoroughly reviewing their feasibility and necessity.

A Guro-gu official said, “We expect this ‘Post-COVID-19 Era Policy Idea Contest’ to be a cornerstone for the changing administration after COVID-19,” and added, “We will do our best to deliver upgraded administration based on the diverse opinions of residents.”

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