Yeosu-si Announces Public Contest for City Development Ideas

Low Birthrate Population Increase, Tourism Culture and Arts Development, Youth Job Creation, etc.

Yeosu City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Jeong Gi-myeong) announced that it will hold a 'Theme-based Idea Contest for Municipal Development' until October 6.

This contest was prepared to realize a citizen-participatory administration by encouraging active citizen participation and communication regarding municipal affairs, seeking solutions to current issues, and reflecting policies.

Yeosu City will hold a "Theme-based Idea Contest for Municipal Development" until October 6.

The contest themes are ▲ low birthrate and population increase ▲ tourism and cultural arts development ▲ youth job creation measures in three areas.

Any citizen interested in the development of Yeosu City can apply by October 6.

The city plans to select the winning entries in October through the Yeosu City Proposal Review Committee, based on seven evaluation criteria including feasibility, creativity, and effectiveness of the submitted ideas.

In addition, outstanding proposals will be awarded Yeosu City gift certificates worth 400,000 KRW, 200,000 KRW, and 100,000 KRW respectively for the grand prize, excellence prize, and encouragement prize winners.

A city official said, “We will actively reflect innovative ideas in municipal administration,” and added, “We hope many citizens will participate in the contest that helps improve citizens’ quality of life and convenience.”

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