Gijang County Wins Grand Prize in Tourism at the Korea Local Government Promotional Awards

Awarded for Two Consecutive Years Following Last Year’s Environment Category Win
Content Showcasing Gijang’s Tourism Appeal Receives High Praise

Gijang County (Mayor Jung Jongbok) announced on November 21 that it received the Grand Prize in the Tourism category at the 2nd Korea Local Government Promotional Awards.

Following its achievement of the Grand Prize in the Environment category at the inaugural awards ceremony held in February, Gijang County has been recognized for its promotional capabilities for two consecutive years.

This awards event, organized by the Korea Media and Video Education Promotion Institute and the Korea Local Government Promotional Awards Organizing Committee, aims to select outstanding cases in which local governments have effectively communicated their region's vision and policies and actively engaged with residents through policy, tourism, and cultural content they have produced.

The ceremony was held at 10 a.m. at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building, beginning with Part 1, the Local Government Innovation Development Forum, followed by Part 2, the main awards ceremony. A rigorous review was conducted of video content submitted by local governments nationwide, and a total of 12 winners were ultimately selected across three categories: Policy & Administration, Culture, Tourism & Regional Economy, and Special Awards.

Gijang County submitted its promotional video, “Nature, Healing, and Enjoyment: Gijang Satisfies All Five Senses,” which was produced based on local tourism infrastructure such as the Eight Scenic Views of Gijang and the Osiria Tourism Complex. The video was recognized as the top content in the tourism category. By using a storytelling approach to feature Gijang’s signature attractions, the video vividly captured the region’s diverse appeal as a destination where nature, culture, and leisure coexist. It received high marks not only for promoting tourism, but also for presenting a vision for Gijang as a sustainable tourism city.

Mayor Jung Jongbok stated, “It is very meaningful that Gijang County has received the promotional award again this year, following last year’s achievement. This Grand Prize in the Tourism category is a result of both the county’s abundant tourism resources and our strategic efforts to promote them.” He added, “We will continue to expand Gijang’s unique tourism content and enhance the city’s brand value as a premier tourism destination through various promotional strategies.”

Jung Jongbok, mayor of Gijang County (center), and Gijang County Office employees are posing for a commemorative photo after receiving the promotional award.

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