Hwaseong City Wins Two Grand Prizes at Korea Communication Awards... 'Hwaseong On TV' Reaches 100,000 Subscribers

Hwaseong City Wins Grand Prizes in Internet Communication and Video Content Categories
From Short-Form Videos on Daily Life to Vlogs Capturing Residents' Everyday Lives
Recognized for Communicating Through Video Content Tailored to Residents’ Needs

Hwaseong Special City in Gyeonggi Province won awards in two categories at the 19th Korea Communication Awards. The city was recognized for its online engagement tailored to residents and its video content, including its official YouTube channel, Hwaseong On TV, which has surpassed 100,000 subscribers.

Oh Seokman, head of the Public Relations Office of Hwaseong Special City (second from left), poses for a commemorative photo with officials after winning top honors in two categories at the 19th Korea Communication Awards. Courtesy of Hwaseong City.

Hwaseong City said on November 15 that it had won the grand prize in the local government category of the Korea Internet Communication Award and the grand prize in the video content category of the Korea Digital Content Award at a ceremony held on November 13 at the Korea Press Center in Seoul. The awards ceremony was hosted by the Korea Internet Communication Association and organized by The Content Research Institute.

The Korea Internet Communication Award evaluates digital communication activities overall, including web and app services and online promotion. The Korea Digital Content Award assesses the competitiveness of content such as videos, advertisements, and campaigns.

Hwaseong On TV shares short videos on city issues and daily-life information, and also features programs about the lives of residents and public officials. The vlog "Universe for You" captures the daily lives of people who live or work in Hwaseong. On the podcast "Byeolbyeol Japtam," Hwaseong City officials share their thoughts and experiences on a range of topics.

Oh Seokman, head of Hwaseong City's Public Relations Office, said, "Following our official YouTube channel's milestone of 100,000 subscribers, winning grand prizes in these two categories recognizes our efforts to communicate in an easy and approachable way, from the perspective of residents. We will continue our digital communication efforts by effectively delivering information residents need and listening closely to their voices."

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