[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Ganghwa County won the grand prize in the Instagram category for basic local governments (county division) at the 'Ninth 2023 SNS of the Year' held on the 24th at the Korea Press Center.
The 'Ninth 2023 SNS of the Year' is organized by the Korea Social Content Promotion Association and sponsored by the Ministry of Science and ICT. It selects award recipients by evaluating SNS utilization outcomes of public institutions and private enterprises.
The evaluation is conducted through quantitative assessment and expert evaluation, and is considered the most prestigious award in the SNS field domestically.
Ganghwa County has not only introduced major tourist attractions through its tourism Instagram account but also shared information about various festivals and events held in the county. Through real-time communication, the county achieved approximately 10,000 followers.
Additionally, through blogs and YouTube, the county has posted actual reviews of tourism products and programs to spark tourists' interest and increase participation rates, thereby making efforts to attract visitors.
A county official stated, "This grand prize award is especially meaningful as it is the first achievement since opening the Instagram channel," and added, "We will continue to post various content on Ganghwa County's tourism SNS and maintain communication with many people."