"Gwangjin-gu VIBE" Wins Grand Prize
Spotlight on Resident-Driven Content

Gwangjin-gu in Seoul (District Mayor Kim Kyungho) announced on the 3rd that it held the awards ceremony for the 5th Gwangjin-gu Video Contest on October 31, selecting and awarding a total of 12 winning entries.


This contest was held under the theme "Gwangjin at Thirty, Stories We Created" to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the founding of Gwangjin-gu. The event aimed to promote the district's appeal and strengthen communication with residents through short videos on topics such as district policies, local attractions, and activities to enjoy.

Group commemorative photo of the winners of the Gwangjin-gu Video Contest. Provided by Gwangjin-gu.

Group commemorative photo of the winners of the Gwangjin-gu Video Contest. Provided by Gwangjin-gu.

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The contest, which ran from July 28 to September 14, received 38 submissions. The district selected 20 entries through the first round of judging, then determined the final 12 winners by combining online popularity scores with evaluations from professional judges.


The grand prize was awarded to "Gwangjin-gu VIBE," which captured the district's vibrant changes. Two entries, including "30 Years of Gwangjin-gu with Enriching Policies (feat. Egg)," received the top excellence award. Three entries, including "I Want to Know! Gwangjin-gu," were given the excellence award. Additionally, six entries, such as "Walking Through Time in Gwangjin" and "A Day in Gwangjin-gu with Gwang-i and Jin-i," received the encouragement award.


The awards ceremony included a meeting with the winners and a commemorative photo session. A total of 4.5 million won in prize money was awarded, including 1 million won for the grand prize. The winning entries will be released through the district's YouTube channel, IPTV, and social media platforms in the future.



Kim Kyungho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, stated, "This contest was a meaningful event where residents themselves recorded the present and future of Gwangjin," adding, "We will continue to pursue a communicative administration where residents participate and grow together with the district government."


This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.

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