Pyeongtaek City Wins Top Prize at 'Korea SNS Awards'; Daily-Life-Focused Content Earns Praise

Delivering city information in an easy-to-understand and approachable way
Strengthening two-way communication with residents

Pyeongtaek City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Choi Wonyong), has been recognized for its social networking service (SNS) operations, which feature content tailored to residents and a focus on communication.

Pyeongtaek City receives the Top Excellence Award at the 16th 2026 Korea SNS Awards on the 26th. From left: Lee Okgi, chair of the judging panel and professor at Hanyang Cyber University, and Kim Jaehyeon, head of the Social Media Team at Pyeongtaek City. Provided by Pyeongtaek City.

Pyeongtaek City announced on October 27 that it had received the top prize at the 16th 2026 Korea SNS Awards on October 26.

The Korea SNS Awards, hosted by the Korea Social Content Promotion Association and sponsored by the Ministry of Science and ICT and others, select award-winning organizations through a comprehensive assessment of SNS operations by public institutions and companies, including expert reviews and data analysis.

Pyeongtaek City received high marks for enhancing the variety and accessibility of its content so residents can easily and comfortably access city news and practical information. The city was also recognized for using various SNS channels to hear residents' views and expand two-way communication.

Pyeongtaek Mayor Choi Wonyong said, "SNS is more than a means of delivering information about city administration to residents; it is an important channel for listening to their voices. We will continue to provide residents with the information they need in an easy-to-understand and timely manner, while listening closely to their opinions."

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