Gwanak-gu to Hold "Creative Idea Contest" to Transform Youth Lives

Policy Proposals Accepted Until June 30

Gwanak-gu in Seoul, as an officially designated youth-friendly city in South Korea, is holding the "2025 Gwanak-gu Creative Idea Contest" from June 5 to June 30, 2025, to promote a happier life for young people.

Contest Promotion Poster. Provided by Gwanak-gu.

This contest is divided into two categories: a designated topic, "A City Where Young People Want to Stay: Youth-Friendly Policy Ideas for Gwanak-gu," and an open topic, "Ideas for the Development of Gwanak-gu and the Happiness of Its Residents." The designated topic is further divided into specific areas, including youth job and entrepreneurship support, improvement of youth residential environments, expansion of youth social participation, and revitalization of youth culture and leisure.

Reflecting the fact that 41% of Gwanak-gu's population consists of young people, the contest is seeking a wide range of policy ideas that young people can truly relate to. Eligible participants include Gwanak-gu residents, people who work or study in Gwanak-gu, and Gwanak-gu public officials. Participants can choose either the designated or open topic. Submissions can be made by filling out the proposal form available on the online Gwanak Youth website and submitting it either through the website or by emailing the person in charge (anstn0112@ga.go.kr). Other submission methods, such as visiting the district office or mailing the proposal, are also accepted.

The submitted ideas will be comprehensively evaluated based on creativity, economic feasibility, sustainability, applicability, and effort. Winners will be selected and individually notified in October. The awards include a Grand Prize of 1 million won, a Silver Prize of 500,000 won, a Bronze Prize of 300,000 won, and an Encouragement Prize of 200,000 won.

Park Junhee, Mayor of Gwanak-gu, stated, "Policies that change the lives and futures of young people begin with their vivid voices," and added, "We ask for your great interest and participation in this contest, which aims to create 'Youth-Friendly Gwanak,' a city where young people gather, stay, and grow."

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