Seodaemun-gu, Policy Idea Contest for Youth and Adolescents on Sustainable Development Topics

Policy Proposals Related to Lunar New Year Overview and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) is conducting a contest under the theme of ‘Sustainable Development’ to incorporate fresh and unique ideas from MZ generation youth and adolescents into policies.

The contest is divided into two categories: the ‘General Category,’ which proposes policies related to overall district administration, and the ‘Specific Category,’ which proposes policies related to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In the ‘General Category,’ participants can suggest ways to improve residents’ convenience, enhance administrative efficiency, reduce budgets, increase revenue, and revitalize the local economy for the development of district administration.

The detailed items in the ‘Specific Category’ include ▲No Poverty ▲Zero Hunger ▲Good Health and Well-being ▲Quality Education ▲Gender Equality ▲Clean Water and Sanitation ▲Affordable and Clean Energy ▲Decent Work and Economic Growth ▲Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure ▲Reduced Inequalities ▲Sustainable Cities and Communities ▲Responsible Consumption and Production ▲Climate Action ▲Life Below Water ▲Life on Land ▲Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions ▲Partnerships for the Goals.

Any youth or adolescent aged 15 to 34 who resides in Seodaemun-gu or belongs to a school, workplace, or organization within the district can participate.

Individuals as well as teams of up to five members can apply, so if there is an idea difficult to complete alone, participants are encouraged to challenge it together.

Applicants can download the proposal form from the notice section on the Seodaemun-gu Office website, fill in the title, current status and issues, improvement plans, expected effects, etc., and submit it via email (myjkye@sdm.go.kr) by June 25.

The district will select one winner (or team) each for the grand prize, excellence award, and encouragement award based on creativity, effectiveness, feasibility, scope of application, and effort, awarding prize money of 1 million KRW, 500,000 KRW, and 300,000 KRW respectively.

Moon Seok-jin, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, said, “For sustainable development, it is especially important to listen to the voices of future generations,” and added, “Even ideas that seem trivial can change the community, so we hope for active interest and participation from the MZ generation.”

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