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Seongdong-gu's 'Smart Shelter' wins top global design award, raising the profile of Korean public administration
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- Seongdong-hyeong Smart Shelter from Seongdong-gu, Seoul, received Platinum, the highest grade, in the Urban Furniture category of the A' Design Award 2025.
- Seongdong-gu said it is the first local government in Korea to receive the award, and the ceremony was held in Como, Italy, on July 17, attended by Jeong Won-o, the district head.
- The Smart Shelter was first installed in Seongdong-gu in August 2020, and in last year's user satisfaction survey, 95% gave it a positive rating.
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