Yangsan City Wins Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Award at Korea Urban Area Innovation Industry Expo

Urban Regeneration Projects and Local Commercial Revitalization Receive High Praise

Yangsan City in South Gyeongsang Province has been selected as the recipient of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Award in the Urban Regeneration and Local Commercial Revitalization category at the "2025 Korea Urban Area Innovation Industry Expo," organized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

Yangsan City awarded the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Award in the Urban Regeneration and Local Commercial Revitalization category at the 2025 Korea Urban Area Innovation Industry Expo. Provided by Yangsan City

This expo, jointly hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, and Samcheok City, is the largest event of its kind in the country, held under the slogan "Life to the Region, Breath to the City." It serves as a platform to share achievements and future visions for urban regeneration.

A total of 123 local governments, organizations, and companies from across the nation, including Yangsan City, are participating, and the event is expected to attract around 30,000 visitors.

The Urban Area Innovation Grand Prize competition, one of the main programs of the expo, was conducted in advance through proposal submissions, document reviews, and presentation evaluations. The Grand Prize (Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Institutional Commendation) was awarded at the opening ceremony of the expo on the 24th.

Yangsan City was especially recognized for its efforts to foster local commercial revitalization and urban area innovation projects. The city established networks among the municipal government, local businesses, and related organizations and groups, which led to the activation of urban regeneration hub facilities and the revitalization of local commercial districts. This created a virtuous cycle for regional development, earning the city high marks and the honor of receiving the award.

An official from Yangsan City stated, "Winning the Urban Area Innovation Grand Prize is the result of active communication among local businesses, residents, and the administration, and it acknowledges the achievements of Yangsan City's urban regeneration projects. We will continue to do our best for urban area innovation in Yangsan City by promoting urban regeneration projects in cooperation with centers, experts, and local governance."

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