Village media activists belonging to the Gunpo City Media Center received awards in four categories, including excellence awards, at the Gyeonggi Village Media Performance Sharing Conference.
The Gyeonggi Village Media Performance Sharing Meeting was held at the Suwon Convention Center on November 14 as a media event to share the achievements of activists from 10 media centers in the Gyeonggi area, including Gunpo, Seongnam, and Suwon, and to select and award excellent content produced by them.
Village media activists affiliated with the Gunpo City Media Center won the Gyeonggi Province Governor’s Award (Excellence Award) for ‘Feast in the Forest (Story Picture Book)’ in the excellence category, and ‘A Woman Who Must Walk, Working Mom (Lee Ji-hyun)’ and ‘Separately Again’ in the region-based video category. Together (Room Writers)’ won the Gyeonggi Creative Content Agency Director’s Award (Excellent Activity Award), and won the OBS Gyeongin Village Radio category. ‘Puberty vs. Menopause (Gunpo City Media Production Group)’ won the OBS CEO Award (Excellent Work).
‘Story Picture Book’ captures the daily lives of picture book curators in a story picture book using generative AI, and ‘A Woman Who Must Walk, Working Mom (Lee Ji-hyeon)’ captures the daily life of a working mother who juggles work and childcare through video.
Gunpo City Media Production Group’s ‘Puberty vs. Menopause’ featured a radio interview between a son going through puberty and a father going through menopause, and all four works received great praise for vividly expressing stories that can commonly occur around us.
This award is a splendid achievement in a situation where the village media activists belonging to the Gunpo City Media Center have only been active for a short time, and attention is paid to the future activities of the village media activists belonging to the Gunpo City Media Center.
Gunpo Mayor Ha Eun-ho congratulated the achievements of Gunpo City Media Center activists and said, “We will continue to make efforts to strengthen citizens’ media capabilities and create a diverse media activity environment.”
Meanwhile, Gunpo City (Mayor Ha Eun-ho) will implement a ‘mobile electronic notice service’ starting in December that will send fine notices for illegal parking violations via electronic document (KakaoTalk).
Accordingly, Gunpo City has been building a mobile electronic notification service system since April of this year to solve these problems and improve the convenience of civil affairs administrative services.
For this service, a notification message (KakaoTalk) is sent to the smartphone in the taxpayer’s name without a separate application process, and after identity verification and consent to service provision, the taxpayer can view the bill and pay the fine.
It will be operated on a pilot basis for two months from December 24 to January 25, and existing mail notifications and mobile notifications will be provided in parallel. During the pilot operation period, supplementary points will be identified and improved, and then fully implemented from February 25.
With the implementation of the service, taxpayers will be able to quickly check their bills and effectively reduce the enormous registered mail costs that are consumed from the city budget every year.
Seo Un-kyo, head of the vehicle management department, said, “We expect that the electronic notification of fines will have a significant effect on increasing citizen convenience and reducing budget,” and added, “We will continue to discover and provide convenience services to citizens to establish a proper parking culture.”
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How can local governments enhance the effectiveness of community media initiatives?
Interviewer: Welcome to Time.news! Today, we’re thrilled to have with us an expert in community media, Dr. Min-Ji Park, who will help us delve into the recent achievements of village media activists from the Gunpo City Media Center. Dr. Park, thank you for joining us.
Dr. Park: Thank you for having me! It’s a pleasure to discuss such inspiring developments in community media.
Interviewer: Let’s start with the Gyeonggi Village Media Performance Sharing Conference that recently took place in Suwon. Gunpo City Media Center activists received awards in multiple categories. What does this recognition mean for community media in Gyeonggi Province?
Dr. Park: This recognition is monumental for community media in Gyeonggi. It not only highlights the creativity and dedication of activists but also sets a benchmark for what can be achieved with local storytelling. These awards are a celebration of grassroots efforts to engage and reflect community voices, which is vital in today’s media landscape.
Interviewer: Absolutely. The Gunpo activists won several awards, including the prestigious Gyeonggi Province Governor’s Award for their ‘Feast in the Forest (Story Picture Book)’. Can you share your thoughts on how hybrid technologies like generative AI are influencing such creative works?
Dr. Park: Certainly! The use of generative AI in ‘Feast in the Forest’ is a perfect example of how technology can enhance storytelling. AI can streamline the creative process, allowing curators to visualize narratives in innovative ways. This not only makes storytelling more accessible but also opens up avenues for collaboration and creativity that were previously unimaginable.
Interviewer: Interesting! One of the award-winning projects, ‘A Woman Who Must Walk, Working Mom’, captured the duality of work and parenthood through video. In your opinion, how important are these local narratives in addressing societal challenges?
Dr. Park: Local narratives like this one are crucial as they provide a mirror to society. They humanize issues like work-life balance in today’s world, making them relatable. By sharing stories of everyday heroes, such as working mothers, we foster empathy and understanding within the community. Moreover, they can serve as entry points for broader discussions about gender roles and workplace policies.
Interviewer: You mentioned the importance of empathy. Another interesting project was ‘Puberty vs. Menopause’, which showcased a radio interview between a son and his father. Do you think using humor and family dynamics is an effective way to approach sensitive topics?
Dr. Park: Definitely! Humor and relatable family dynamics can dismantle barriers around sensitive subjects. When people hear familiar voices discussing experiences like puberty and menopause, it not only normalizes these conversations but also encourages listeners to engage with and reflect on their own experiences. It’s a fantastic way to connect emotionally with the audience.
Interviewer: It sounds like community media has a bright future, especially with the support of local leaders. Gunpo Mayor Ha Eun-ho expressed commitment to strengthening citizens’ media capabilities. How instrumental is local government support in fostering such initiatives?
Dr. Park: Local government support is vital for the sustainability of community media initiatives. When leaders like Mayor Ha Eun-ho advocate for media literacy and provide resources, it empowers citizens to take charge of their narratives. This type of investment helps cultivate an informed citizenry and encourages more diverse voices to participate in the media landscape, ultimately enriching the community.
Interviewer: Thank you, Dr. Park. It’s encouraging to hear about the potential of community media and the positive ripple effects it can have. Any final thoughts you’d like to share with our readers?
Dr. Park: I’d encourage everyone to engage with their local media initiatives. Supporting and participating in community storytelling helps us connect to each other and fosters a stronger, more cohesive community. Let’s celebrate these achievements and look forward to more innovative projects emerging from grassroots efforts.
Interviewer: Wise words! Thank you once again for your insights, Dr. Park. It’s been a pleasure discussing the transformative role of community media.
Dr. Park: Thank you for having me! I look forward to seeing how these initiatives evolve in the future.