Muju-gun's 'Muju Ma-eul News' Wins Excellence Award in Content Contest

Receiving Praise for Showcasing Muju-Only Content and Stories of Muju Region Villages

[Muju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Muju-gun announced on the 1st that ‘Muju Ma-eul News,’ organized by the Muju-gun Rural Comprehensive Support Center, won the Excellence Award in the Newspaper and Magazine category at the ‘2021 Jeonbuk Village Community Excellent Content Contest.’

The contest, hosted by Yeongsimi, a media center for Jeonju citizens, the Jeonbuk Democratic Media Citizens’ Coalition, and the Jeonbuk Village Media Community Activation Network, was held from the 1st to the 14th of last month. It evaluated groups, communities, and individuals engaged in village community media activities in Jeollabuk-do across three categories: video, radio, and newspaper/magazine.

‘Muju Ma-eul News’ was recognized for containing unique Muju-specific content and stories from Muju’s villages, which cannot be found elsewhere, despite lacking the weight or speed of mainstream media.

In particular, its focus on character exploration and interviews was highly praised for not only restoring relationships between communities through encounters with local residents but also for embodying the purpose of village community media?that anyone in the community can become the protagonist in the media.

Choi Il-seop, director of the Muju-gun Rural Comprehensive Support Center, said, “Our desire to provide small news and information happening in the village led to this excellent award,” and added, “We will repay this by continuing village community activities that share small happiness.”

Muju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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