South Korean entities win 2026 Korea SNS Awards

Various South Korean public institutions and local governments have been recognized at the 16th 2026 Korea SNS Awards, an event hosted by the Korea Social Content Promotion Association and supported by the Ministry of Science and ICT.

Eunpyeong-gu in Seoul received the Grand Prize in the public sector, marking the first time a district has achieved this honor. Gyeongsangbuk-do won the Grand Prize in the metropolitan local government category for the fourth consecutive year, highlighted by its YouTube channel, Boiso TV, which holds the top subscriber count among metropolitan governments.

Other notable winners include the Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL), which earned a top prize in the public non-profit category, and several local municipalities. Jung-gu in Daejeon received a top prize in the local government district category, while Paju City was recognized in the local government city category for its citizen-participatory content and use of AI technology.