Yangju City Introduces Nation's First Mobile App for Illegal Advertisement Collection Reward Applications

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on May 14 that it has introduced a dedicated app, the first of its kind nationwide, allowing users to easily apply for roadside illegal advertisement collection rewards via smartphone.

Yangju City has introduced the nation's first dedicated app that allows easy application for roadside illegal advertising collection rewards via smartphone. Provided by Yangju City

This newly implemented system enables citizens participating in the illegal advertisement collection reward program to download the app (Yangju City Collection Reward Program) on their smartphones and submit photos of collected illegal advertisements along with related information. The entire process, from applying for the reward to review, calculation, and settlement, can now be handled non-face-to-face through the app.

The city explained that, in order to efficiently manage illegal advertisements that are indiscriminately posted, it has transitioned the previously manual, paperwork-based reward application and management process to a digital platform. This change has improved both the speed and accuracy of administrative procedures.

In particular, the system includes features for verifying location information (GPS) and checking for duplicate data, making it possible to detect invalid applications, such as photos taken in other regions or duplicate submissions. Previously, applicants had to individually prepare and submit various documents, including before-and-after photos of each banner and an application form, for each reward claim. With the new system, application-related files are automatically generated, eliminating the need to submit a separate application form.

This is expected to reduce excessive administrative workload caused by repetitive document preparation and review, prevent unjustified claims, and enhance the fairness and reliability of reward payments.

In addition, by managing the entire process—from application and review, to reward calculation and settlement—through the system, the city plans to offer citizens a one-stop service and further improve operational efficiency.

An official from Yangju City stated, "With the establishment of this system, we have enhanced convenience for citizens to apply for rewards through digital administrative services," adding, "We will continue to pursue administrative services that improve convenience for our citizens in the future."

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