Mapo-gu Landmark 'Red Road' YouTube Video Contest

Published 28 Apr.2023 07:03(KST)

Video Content Contest Featuring the Unique Charm of Red Road Open Until May 31, 30 Seconds to 3 Minutes Long

Four Teams Selected with Grand Prize of 1 Million KRW... Results Announced in June

Mapo-gu (Mayor Park Gang-su) is hosting the 'Red Road (RED ROAD) YouTube Video Contest.'

The district is developing Red Road to prevent safety accidents caused by crowd congestion while enhancing its brand value as a tourist city. The approximately 2 km stretch from Gyeongui Line Forest Trail to Hongdae and Danginri Power Plant is being transformed into a representative themed street in the Hongdae area.

This contest aims to create promotional videos capturing the charm of Red Road to revitalize the Hongdae tourism special zone and widely promote Mapo-gu.

The contest period runs until May 31. The contest category is video, and submissions should be between 30 seconds and 3 minutes long, reflecting the unique characteristics of Red Road.

All genres of video content are accepted, including documentaries, dramas, news reports, and animations, with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels (FULL HD) or higher.

Currently under development, Mapo-gu Red Road

Anyone interested in Mapo-gu can participate, and each individual may submit one entry.

To apply, upload the produced video to your personal YouTube channel, then download the application form from the Mapo-gu website (notices section) and submit it along with the video link via email. For more details, contact the Mapo-gu Public Relations Media Division.

Submitted videos will be reviewed, and a total of four entries will be selected: one grand prize winner (1 million KRW), one excellence award winner (700,000 KRW), and two encouragement award winners (400,000 KRW each). The results will be announced on June 16 on the Mapo-gu website, and individual notifications will also be made.

Mayor Park Gang-su of Mapo-gu said, “Red Road is a unique street in Mapo where culture, tourism, safety, and nature come together. Once completed, it will become a new landmark in Seoul and an attractive tourist destination for foreigners as well. We ask for many people’s participation and interest in this video contest showcasing the distinctive features of Red Road.”