Mapo District Wins Grand Prize in “Response to Demographic Change” at Manifesto Best Practices Competition

Highly Praised for Integrated Birth and Childcare Model

Mapo District in Seoul (District Mayor Park Kangsoo) announced on July 29 that it received the Grand Prize in the “Response to Demographic Change” category at the “15th 2025 National Local Government Manifesto Best Practices Competition” held on July 24.

Mapo District won the Grand Prize at the '2025 National Basic Local Government Heads Manifesto Best Practice Competition.' Provided by Mapo District.

This competition, co-hosted by the Korea Manifesto Implementation Headquarters and the Gyeongbuk Research Institute, saw participation from 159 local governments nationwide. Out of a total of 401 cases submitted, 191 cases that passed the first round of screening competed in the finals across seven categories.

Mapo District received high praise for its policy titled “Where Sunlight Shines, Life Grows ? Mapo-Style Integrated Birth and Childcare Model by Life Cycle,” which focused on a comprehensive support system for every stage from pregnancy to childcare, a one-stop service to relieve parental anxiety, and the establishment of a social safety net.

Key projects included the Sunlight Center (a hub for pregnancy, childbirth, and infant health management), Cheotkkeut Center (customized support for non-marital birth and childcare), Babysitter House Daycare Center (specialized long-hour care for 15 hours), and the Mapo-Style Mom Caf? (a community space for caregivers).

Mapo District’s low birthrate response policies have shown tangible results, with the number of users of the Sunlight and Cheotkkeut Centers increasing by 37% compared to 2023, and a maternal and child health program satisfaction rate of 97.5%, indicating a high level of resident satisfaction.

Park Kangsoo, Mayor of Mapo District, stated, “Winning this Grand Prize demonstrates that our low birthrate response policies have been recognized nationwide,” and added, “We will continue to do our best to make Mapo a place where all families can be happy.”

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