K-water wins grand prize in the public enterprise category at the Korea SNS Awards

[Financial News] Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) received the grand prize in the public enterprise (corporation) category at the Korea SNS Awards in recognition of its success in conveying water management policies and information on responding to the climate crisis through accessible content.
K-water said on the 27th that it received the award at the 16th 2026 Korea SNS Awards ceremony, held on the 26th at the Korea Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul.
The award, hosted by the Korea Social Contents Promotion Association and sponsored by the Ministry of Science and ICT, assesses companies’ and public institutions’ performance in using SNS and their communication capabilities. Award recipients are selected through a quantitative assessment using the Social Media Influence Index (KOSBI), expert reviews, user votes and other criteria.
K-water has operated content tailored to the characteristics of users on each channel, including YouTube, Instagram, blogs, Facebook and X. It has been recognized for making water management information easy to understand through AI technology, expert commentary, entertainment-style storytelling and its signature character, Banguli.
On YouTube, 14 knowledge and entertainment videos, including interviews with renewable energy experts and staff knowledge talks, garnered at least 1.61 million views in total in the first half of this year alone. On Instagram, K-water featured Reels starring Banguli that used 3D AI technology, as well as relatable content about everyday life.
K-water also produced content introducing dam waterfront spaces and local food, including “Dam Place,” “Dam-shelin Guide” and the audio feature “Sound of Water.”
K-water said it plans to continue providing useful water-related information for daily life and expand interactive content that allows the public to participate directly.
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