Gokseong-gun Wins Excellence Award for Korean Cultural Value for Two Consecutive Years

High Praise for Cultural Policies Emphasizing Local Identity, Including Street Gallery

[Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do (Yoo Geun-gi, Gokseong County Governor) announced that it won the Excellence Award at the ‘2021 Korea Cultural Value Awards’ hosted by the Korea Cultural Value Research Association on July 15.

The Korea Cultural Value Research Association evaluates cultural-related pledges, policy development, and implementation by local government heads to promote development in the fields of culture, tourism, and arts. Through this, it aims to discover excellent cultural policies and publicize them domestically and internationally to enhance the overall cultural value of Korea.

Started in 2019 and now in its third year, the Korea Cultural Value Awards received applications from 165 local governments this year, selecting 31 institutions. Gokseong-gun received the Excellence Award last year in the cultural landscape creation and facilities category and won the Excellence Award again this year. This consecutive award recognition confirms the excellence of the region’s cultural capabilities.

The award was decisively influenced by the achievements of distinctive cultural pledge projects that utilized regional characteristics. Notably, the , which aimed to add artistic value to everyday living spaces, received high praise.

Also attracting attention was the , currently underway to improve the deteriorated landscape of the old downtown area and revitalize the commercial district.

Additionally, the , the first selected at the myeon (township) level, and the , which actively reflected residents’ opinions, contributed to a vertical rise in the region’s cultural value through various cultural projects.

A county official expressed joy over the award, stating, “We will do our best for a happy Gokseong based on abundant cultural policies.”

Gokseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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