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Paju City in Gyeonggi Province will hold the "Paju Model Together Care Center Naming Contest" for all citizens nationwide from June 27 to July 11, ahead of the opening of the first "Paju Model Together Care Center" scheduled for August.

Paju Model Together Care Center Naming Contest Announcement. Provided by Paju City

The Paju Model Together Care Center is a policy initiative that Paju City has been actively pursuing since this year. Even if a facility does not meet the mandatory facility standards under current law, the city will fully cover all costs, including installation, personnel, and operating expenses, with its own budget in areas with high demand for elementary school care.

In the first half of this year, Paju City conducted a demand survey among local residents and finalized plans to establish and operate seven Paju Model Together Care Centers by the end of the year. The city also completed internal renovations and plans to unveil the first center in August.

This naming contest is expected to be the first step in developing a policy brand that can communicate the policy value of the Paju Model Together Care Center?operated for the first time in the country with 100% municipal funding to minimize gaps in elementary school care?and to create a friendlier image for citizens.

Any citizen of the Republic of Korea may participate in the contest. Those wishing to enter should refer to the announcement posted on the Paju City website and apply via the Naver form QR code provided.

The theme of the contest is "Naming the Paju Model Together Care Center." Entries will be judged in four categories: whether the name includes the word "Paju," whether it captures the unique characteristics or image of Paju, whether it creatively expresses elementary school care, and whether it reflects a positive image. The winning entry will be announced on July 16.

Five winners will be selected from the submitted entries and will receive a gift package (one 10kg bag of white rice, one fan, and one Parangi character doll). For more details, please visit the Paju City website or contact the Childcare and Children Division at Paju City Hall.

Kim Kyoungil, Mayor of Paju, said, "As this project has been carefully pursued to ensure that elementary school students can receive care safely and conveniently, I expect that the addition of citizens' novel and creative suggestions will further enhance the status and value of the Paju Model Together Care Center."

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