Gwangju Buk-gu Calls for 'Low Birthrate Response Ideas' Until the 17th of Next Month

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (District Mayor Moon In) announced on the 19th that it will hold a contest for '2021 Low Birthrate Response Ideas' until the 17th of next month.

This contest was prepared to discover residents' innovative ideas, form a consensus on the social phenomenon of low birthrate, and spread a childbirth and family-friendly atmosphere.

The contest categories are divided into three: ▲Proposals for low birthrate response policies ▲Low birthrate slogans ▲UCC (User Created Content), where participants can suggest ideas to raise awareness of low birthrate, improve existing systems related to pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare, and caregiving.

Anyone residing in the Gwangju living area can participate, and by referring to the Buk-gu Office website, related documents can be submitted to the Child Welfare Division via visit, mail, or email.

Buk-gu plans to announce the winners in October, awarding the Grand Prize (1 person) 500,000 KRW, Excellence Prize (2 persons) 300,000 KRW each, and Encouragement Prize (2 persons) 200,000 KRW each, with outstanding ideas actively reflected in district administration.

District Mayor Moon In of Buk-gu said, "We hope many interested residents will participate to create a city good for having and raising children."

Meanwhile, Buk-gu is promoting various public-private cooperation projects related to low birthrate, such as 'Low Birthrate Response Promotional Video Production' and 'Low Birthrate Awareness Improvement Relay Campaign.'

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong bong2910@asiae.co.kr

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