Haenam-gun's "Ttangkkeut Haenam News" Achieves Korea Communication Award Success

Received the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award for Printing Company Newsletter, Playing a Key Role as a Military Administration Informant

Haenam-gun's government newsletter 'Ttangkkeut Haenam News' won the Grand Prize in the Printed External Newsletter category at the 31st 2021 Korea Communication Awards. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Haenam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] The Jeonnam Haenam-gun government newsletter ‘Ttangkkeut Haenam News,’ loved as a platform for communication and information delivery among Haenam residents, achieved the great honor of winning the Grand Prize in the Printed External Newsletter category at the 31st 2021 Korea Communication Awards.

According to the county on the 25th, the awards, hosted by the Korea Association of Public Relations and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Employment and Labor, annually select and award outstanding communication productions from national institutions, companies, and organizations.

In particular, ‘Ttangkkeut Haenam News’ started by winning a special prize in 2015, followed by the grand prize in the Best Publication category last year, and this time received the prestigious Grand Prize.

‘Ttangkkeut Haenam News’ was launched on September 1, 1999, and for over 20 years has provided residents with a variety of reading materials including Haenam-gun’s policies, culture, and lifestyle information.

Along with news about various government policies, projects, and awards, it delivers diverse information such as hidden local restaurants and tourist attractions in Haenam-gun, breaking away from monotonous information delivery by including news from the honorary reporters’ town and township reports, culture policies unique to Haenam, and crossword puzzles for reader participation, adding enjoyment for readers.

Ttangkkeut Haenam News produces 23,000 copies monthly, distributing them free of charge to residents and those from Haenam living elsewhere, and is subscribed to by more than 60% of households in Haenam-gun, serving as an important communication link connecting the government and residents.

County Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan stated, “Ttangkkeut Haenam News has played a vital role as a bridge connecting residents and the government,” and added, “We will continue to strive to communicate and share information that reflects Haenam’s unique characteristics.”

Meanwhile, the awards ceremony was held on the 24th at the Korea Press Center in Seoul.

Haenam=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun kh0424@asiae.co.kr

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