'Jongno Old Photos Contest' Until the 16th of Next Month

Old Scenes of Jongno Taken Before 1980
Selected Works Announced and Awarded After Review in September

Jongno-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Jeong Munheon) is seeking photographs that capture the modern life and various memories of Jongno in the 1900s.

To highlight the historical value and significance of Jongno, Jongno-gu is accepting photos through the "Jongno Old Photos Contest: Archiving Photos from That Time in the Wardrobe," which includes images depicting the old scenes and memories of Jongno, photos taken with Jongno as the backdrop that hold historical value and meaning, and photos that reveal changes in life and culture.

The submission period is until the 16th of next month, and applicants can submit original photos personally taken or owned in Jongno before 1980. There are no specific size requirements, and both black-and-white and color photos are accepted. However, photos that have been edited or composited from film, video, or computer images, or photos that have won awards in other contests, are not eligible.

To participate, download the application form and other required documents from the Jongno Cultural Foundation website, complete them, and submit all original photos within the deadline.

In September, Jongno-gu will conduct a comprehensive review considering social, cultural, and historical value and empathy, and announce the selected works. Awards will be given in categories including Grand Prize, Gold Prize, Silver Prize, Encouragement Prize, and Honorable Mention.

The selected works will be digitized and introduced through an exhibition. For more details, please refer to the announcement on the Jongno Cultural Foundation website or contact the Cultural Planning Department.