Mayor Shin says contest is chance to turn fresh ideas into city policy
Guri is holding its second policy proposal contest of 2026 from Thursday through Nov. 25, seeking creative ideas from residents to incorporate into city administration.
The contest is open to anyone with an interest in Guri city affairs. Submissions should focus on lifestyle-oriented policy ideas related to city administration — proposals that address everyday inconveniences or improve residents' quality of life.
Participants must submit a written proposal through the National Idea Box website, by email, in person, or by mail. Each person may submit only one entry.
In-person submissions are accepted at the Civic Communication Team on the third floor of Guri City Hall's main building until 6 p.m. on Nov. 25, the deadline. Mailed entries will be accepted if postmarked by the deadline. Full details, including the email address and submission forms, are available on the Guri city government website.
Submitted proposals will go through a review by relevant city departments and the Guri Proposal Review Committee before finalists are selected. Results will be posted on the city website in December, and winners will be notified individually.
Prize money will be awarded based on rating: a gold prize of 2 million won ($1,500), a silver prize of 1 million won, a bronze prize of 500,000 won, an encouragement prize of 300,000 won, and a merit prize of 100,000 won. One winner will be selected in each category, and all recipients will also receive a commendation from Guri Mayor Shin Dong-hwa.
Guri Mayor Shin Dong-hwa said the contest is "an opportunity to develop fresh ideas into policies and reflect them in city administration," adding, "We ask for your attention and participation so that small ideas born from your daily lives can become the policies that drive change in Guri."
Guri plans to continue identifying creative proposals from residents and incorporating them into city administration, with the aim of strengthening citizen-centered governance and pursuing sustainable urban development.
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