Seo-gu Gwangju Seeks Resident Ideas to Improve Unreasonable Regulations

“Regulatory Reform Idea Contest” Open Until June 30
Six Winners to Be Selected and Awarded in Four Categories

Seo-gu District of Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on June 17 that it will hold the “2026 Regulatory Reform Idea Contest” until June 30.

This contest aims to discover various administrative regulations and institutional improvement tasks that arise in everyday life and economic activities through the participation of residents and public officials. The goal is to achieve tangible regulatory innovation results by linking these discoveries to proposals to central government ministries and internal institutional improvements.

Anyone interested in regulatory reform is eligible to participate in the contest.

The contest accepts ideas in four categories: ▲public inconvenience ▲small business owners and companies ▲vulnerable groups ▲life and safety. However, issues related to taxation, the imposition and collection of fines, financial support such as subsidies, and the mere submission of civil complaints are excluded from the contest.

Residents who wish to participate can prepare the required documents posted in the notice and announcement section of the Seo-gu District Office website and submit them in person to the Audit Officer at the Seo-gu District Office, or send them by mail or email.

The submitted proposals will undergo a multi-stage evaluation based on feasibility, effectiveness, and creativity. Six outstanding proposals will be selected and awarded.

Lee Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu District, stated, “Small inconveniences experienced by residents and businesses on the ground are the starting point for institutional innovation,” adding, “We will continue to identify and improve unreasonable regulations in daily life.”

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