Hwaseong City Newsletter Wins 'Republic of Korea Communication Award'

Hwaseong City announced that its city newsletter, 'Hwaseong City with Open Roads,' received the Minister's Award from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family in the public sector category at the '2013 Republic of Korea Communication Awards' ceremony held on the 4th at the Korea Press Center International Conference Hall.

Now in its 23rd year, the Republic of Korea Communication Awards are organized by the Korea Corporate Communications Association and sponsored by approximately 30 domestic and international organizations including the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Employment and Labor, and Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. The awards recognize communication materials produced by national institutions, public and private enterprises, and organizations.

Since 1990, Hwaseong City has been producing city newsletters to promote major city policies and inform citizens of necessary information. Starting in June of last year, the city has been publishing the newsletter monthly in tabloid newspaper format to deliver city news more quickly.

An official from the City Communications Office stated, "The newsletter covers diverse news in various sectors including childcare and welfare, which have recently expanded, as well as major city initiatives, job opportunities, and culture. The award of the Minister's Award from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family was given in recognition of the city's rapid information provision and establishment of proper communication, which have enhanced citizen consensus and understanding regarding city administration."