Icheon City Holds 2026 Citizen YouTube Video Creator and SNS Supporter Team Commission Ceremony

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Icheon City held a commission ceremony for the '2026 Icheon City Citizen YouTube Video Creators and SNS Supporter Team' and announced on the 7th that it has begun full-scale operations.

Through this open recruitment, the city selected 6 citizen YouTube video creator teams (3 general teams, 3 short-form teams) and 16 social media (SNS) supporters. The selected creators and supporters are comprised of diverse age groups and classes, and also include citizens from other regions.

The commission ceremony proceeded with the awarding of appointment certificates and activity identification cards, activity guidance, and capacity-building training. Participants pledged to take the lead in promoting Icheon City as promotional partners for the city.

In line with the rapidly changing media environment, the city expanded citizen-participation online promotion by adding 1 short-form creator team and 2 supporters compared to last year.

Through the commission ceremony, the city plans to produce content on major municipal news, festivals and events, and tourist attractions by the end of this year, and promote Icheon's diverse attractions through the city's official YouTube and social media (SNS) channels.

Mayor Kim Gyeong-hee said, "I hope the YouTube video creators and social media (SNS) supporters will become reliable promotional ambassadors in promoting the charm of Icheon City." She added, "The city plans to expand communication with citizens through the city's official YouTube channel and social media (SNS), and support creative, youthful content creation to enhance city brand value."