Yongin City Solicits 'Life-Oriented Deregulation Innovation Initiatives' from Citizens by the 17th of Next Month

[Suwon Ilbo=Park No-hun Reporter] Yongin City announced on the 16th that it is soliciting 'Life-Oriented Deregulation Innovation Initiatives' from all citizens by the 17th of next month to improve inconveniences and regulatory issues in everyday life.

This initiative is being promoted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The solicited projects cover five categories: national welfare, daily life, employment and job creation, support for small merchants and small-to-medium enterprises, and new businesses. The initiatives encompass regulations affecting overall national livelihood and regional economic activities.

Any South Korean citizen can participate by submitting ideas for improving regulations or inconveniences experienced in daily life or at work sites. Multiple submissions in different categories are also possible. However, simple complaints or petitions are excluded.

Those wishing to apply can download submission forms from the city's homepage under Citizen Participation > Regulatory Reform/Proactive Administration > Announcements and Resources in the Regulatory Reform section, then submit them to the city's Legal Affairs Division by mail or email (fromdog2@korea.kr).

Submitted proposals will undergo evaluation by the Life-Oriented Deregulation Review Committee, composed of citizens and experts in each field. A total of 20 superior works will be selected: 1 grand prize winner, 3 excellent winners, and 16 honorable mentions.

Evaluation will focus on creativity, feasibility, and effectiveness, with winning entries to be announced in August.