Lee Min-keun, the mayor of Ansan, praised the recent recognition received at the 'Social Media Awards 2026,' stating, "This award is the result of communication developed together with our citizens."
On this day, Mayor Lee announced that Ansan won both the Instagram Award and the Best Blog Award in the local government category at the 'Social Media Awards 2026,' organized by the Korea Internet Professionals Association.
He evaluated this achievement as a recognition of the city's citizen-centered digital communication administration, which has reached a national level of competitiveness.
The Social Media Awards evaluate excellence across major social media channels, including blogs, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, in five areas: visuals, branding, content, marketing, and service.
This award reflects the mayor's policy of prioritizing communication with citizens as a core value in city governance.
Mayor Lee has actively utilized modern content such as card news and short-form videos to help citizens easily and quickly understand policies, while continuously expanding information relevant to daily life and citizen participation.
In particular, the Instagram platform was recognized for its engaging images, short video content, and posts that encourage citizen participation, which helped broaden connections with the community and secured the top award.
The blog was acknowledged for effectively conveying complex policies and everyday information in an accessible manner, featuring content produced by citizen reporters that vividly showcases Ansan's culture, tourism, festivals, and policies.
Upon hearing the news of the awards, citizens expressed positive feedback, stating, "It’s much easier to understand policies than before," "I can quickly check events and information on Instagram, which is convenient," "There are more relatable content pieces rather than stiff administrative promotions," "I’ve discovered new aspects of Ansan," and "I look forward to more active communication through social media in the future."
City staff also expressed their commitment to further expanding citizen-friendly content following this recognition.
Meanwhile, Mayor Lee Min-keun emphasized, "We will continue to expand content that resonates with citizens and allows for direct participation, adapting to the changing digital environment, and strengthen our social media presence to enhance citizen-centered governance."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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