‘Busan Ira Johta (Busan is Good) Policy Idea’ Contest

Launch of New City Brand, Planning Project Discovery

Nationwide Contest Open Until June 26

Busan City is promoting a policy idea contest that fits the new city brand of Busan, ‘Busan is good,’ until June 26.

Contest Poster.

The proposal areas include policy ideas to create a ‘Busan where people want to live again,’ covering fields such as livelihood and jobs, safety and environment, culture and tourism, welfare and social safety net establishment, as well as citizen empathy areas closely related to daily life and improving citizen convenience.

The contest will be held from May 26 to June 26, and anyone interested in Busan city administration?citizens and the public alike?can participate (individuals or teams, multiple entries allowed). Participation methods include submitting the application form, personal information consent form, contest participation integrity pledge, and policy idea proposal via Busan City’s website, email, mail, or in person.

Detailed information about the contest, including submission formats and precautions, can be found on the ‘Busan is good Policy Idea Contest’ bulletin board on the Busan City website.

The bulletin board path is Busan City website → Busan Civil Service 120 → Citizen Participation → Busan is good Policy Idea Contest bulletin board.

The city plans to select a total of 20 outstanding proposals through a strict and fair evaluation process consisting of a first internal review and a second judging committee review. Awards include ▲3 grand prizes with the Busan Mayor’s Award and 500,000 KRW each ▲4 excellence prizes with 300,000 KRW each ▲5 encouragement prizes with 200,000 KRW each ▲8 effort prizes with 100,000 KRW each.

The contest results will be announced at the end of July. The innovative outstanding proposals discovered through the contest will be reflected in Busan City policies, and winners will be given priority opportunities to participate in city administration.

Mayor Park Hyung-jun stated, “Busan’s new city brand ‘Busan is good’ was proclaimed on May 17,” adding, “As we prepare to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan, our city must leap beyond ‘Busan is good’ to become an even better city to live in and the best city overall.”

He continued, “This contest is significant in hearing diverse policy ideas and opinions from the entire nation. The outstanding proposals discovered this time will also be reflected in future ‘Busan is good’ projects that our city will continue to develop, driving livelihood vitality and regional revitalization, and strengthening competitiveness as an international city.” He urged many to show interest and participate in the contest.

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