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The Seoul Metropolitan Government is inviting nominations for the '10th Seoul Hall of Fame' to honor citizens and organizations that have contributed to the development of the city and the happiness of its residents, until December 31, 2026.

Since 2016, a total of 43 individuals (34 individuals and 9 organizations) have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, and this year we aim to discover and honor those who have shone a light on Seoul.

Looking for Hidden Contributors Who Brighten Seoul!

Check out the nomination news for the '10th Seoul Hall of Fame' recognizing citizens and organizations that have contributed to the city's development and residents' happiness!

What is the '10th Seoul Hall of Fame'?

The '10th Seoul Hall of Fame' is a system that honors and recognizes individuals and organizations for their contributions to the development of Seoul and the happiness of its citizens.

Number of Inductees: Up to 10 (including organizations, posthumous nominations are accepted)

Nomination Period: From October 8, 2026, to December 31, 2026, until midnight

Since its inception in 2016, the Hall of Fame has recognized 43 individuals (34 individuals and 9 organizations) for their contributions in various fields, including service, welfare, safety, and culture.

The achievements of the inductees will be commemorated with bronze plaques installed at the wall leading from Exit 4 of City Hall Station on Subway Line 1 to the Citizens' Hall.

To widely publicize the achievements of the inductees, interview videos will be produced, and QR code plaques will be installed next to the bronze plaques for citizens to access the videos on-site.

Meet the stories of citizens and organizations that have brightened Seoul at the Hall of Fame!

Who can be nominated for the Hall of Fame?

We are looking for citizens and organizations that have contributed to the development of Seoul and the happiness of its residents!

Nomination Criteria:

  • Individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed to the development of Seoul and the promotion of a healthy civic culture.
  • Individuals and organizations recognized for their contributions to community development, social order, and citizen harmony.
  • Individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to civic development through sharing, donations, volunteer work, and job creation.
  • Other individuals and organizations recognized by the mayor for special contributions.
  • Posthumous nominations are also included.

For this year, nominations will also include recipients of the Seoul Citizen Award for 2025 and 2026, and recommendations from the general public and organizations will be accepted.

Nomination Method:

We invite you to recommend citizens and organizations that have contributed to the development of Seoul and the happiness of its residents!

Nomination Eligibility:

  • Department heads from Seoul Metropolitan Government and heads of autonomous districts.
  • General citizens and organizations (with a petition signed by 10 or more citizens aged 19 or older who are not from the same household).

Required Documents:

  1. Nomination letter
  2. Record of achievements
  3. Summary of major experiences and awards
  4. Summary of contributions
  5. Consent form for nomination
  6. Other supporting documents

Documents submitted will not be returned.

How will candidates be selected?

Submitted candidates will undergo a fact-checking process and be evaluated by the selection committee to determine the final inductees.

Selection Process:

  1. First Round: Written Evaluation
  2. Second Round: Interview Evaluation

Final selection results will be announced in February 2027, with the induction ceremony scheduled for March 2027.

If you know citizens and organizations that have worked hard for the development of Seoul and the happiness of its residents, please recommend them as candidates for induction by December 31!

Recommend the heroes who have brightened Seoul!

Citizens and organizations that have made significant contributions in various fields, such as sharing, service, culture, and safety, please submit your nominations by December 31!

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