Goyang City Nears Deadline for International Competition at UCLG ASPAC Congress

Submissions Open Until August 8 for Photography, Essay, and Startup Pitching Categories
Opportunity for Citizens to Participate on the Global Stage

Goyang Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Donghwan) announced on August 5 that it will accept submissions for the international competition of the '2025 10th UCLG ASPAC Goyang Congress' until August 8, based on Jakarta, Indonesia time, ahead of the event scheduled for September.

Promotion for the '2025 10th UCLG ASPAC Goyang General Assembly'. Provided by Goyang Special City.

The competition is open globally in three categories: photography, essay, and startup pitching. Winners will be given a special opportunity to either exhibit their works or make presentations in person at the congress venue.

The '2025 10th UCLG ASPAC Goyang Congress' is a significant event hosted by a local government in Korea, with the theme 'Sustainable Global Self-Sufficient Cities and Regions for the Future.' It is expected to bring together over 500 representatives from more than 220 local governments across 22 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

The congress will be held from September 24 to 26 at KINTEX and throughout Goyang City, featuring a variety of programs including opening and closing ceremonies, a main forum, thematic committee meetings, and executive board meetings. In particular, the international competition is designed as a leading participatory event where citizens can communicate with the world and showcase their creativity.

The photography competition is open to anyone worldwide, and both the photo description and the artist introduction must be submitted in English.

The essay competition targets youth and journalists, while the startup pitching competition is open to startups or prospective startup teams from the Asia-Pacific region.

All categories must address either 'Sustainable Global Self-Sufficient Cities and Regions for the Future' or 'Innovation in the Future of Regions' as their theme. Prize money varies by category, ranging from USD 200 to a maximum of USD 3,000.

The city expects that this competition will not only expand exchanges with the international community but also enhance the city's image and foster global sensibility among citizens. In particular, the startup pitching category is anticipated to serve as a valuable platform for young entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative capabilities on the international stage. The photography and essay categories will be operated as a public communication space where citizens can envision the city's future together, based on creative imagination and sensibility.

Detailed information on how to apply, required forms, and other specifics regarding the competition can be found on the official website of the '2025 10th UCLG ASPAC Goyang Congress.'

Through this congress, the city plans not only to strengthen solidarity with cities around the world but also to expand the space for communication that connects citizens with the global community, going beyond connections among cities.

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