[Seoul District News] Gangnam-gu Mayor Joseongmyeong Delivered Letter to Ministry of Land and Korea Urban Airport on Sept 19 for Normal Operation of Samseong-dong Urban Airport Terminal... Gangnam-gu to Host 'Byeolmadang Fashion Show' and '2022 Autumn Festival with Gangnam Arts Troupe' near COEX, Samseong-dong on Oct 1
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangnam-gu (Mayor Jo Seong-myeong) sent a letter on the 19th urging the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Korea International Trade Association, and Korea City Airport Terminal to resume operations of the Samseong-dong City Airport Terminal, a key infrastructure and airport in the heart of Gangnam.
The letter, issued under Mayor Jo’s name, expressed concerns about the inconvenience to citizens using the airport and the impact on the local economy if the Samseong-dong City Airport Terminal were to close, as recently reported in the media. It urged related agencies to make a progressive decision to ensure the terminal’s operations resume normally.
The Samseong-dong City Airport Terminal has been temporarily closed from April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and remains uncertain whether it will reopen after September this year.
Opened in 1990, the City Airport Terminal has provided convenience for 32 years to local residents, tourists, and numerous businesspeople traveling overseas. It allows passengers to complete check-in, baggage handling, and departure procedures in downtown Seoul before heading to Incheon Airport, and offers direct limousine bus services to the airport, resulting in high user satisfaction.
Before sending the letter, the district office strongly emphasized the necessity of the Samseong-dong City Airport Terminal through media coverage and participation in meetings with related agencies, firmly expressing its position on normal operation.
Jo Seong-myeong, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, said, “The Samseong-dong area is poised to become a world-renowned destination, and the role and locational competitiveness of the City Airport Terminal will grow beyond imagination.” He added, “We urge related agencies to make a progressive decision to resume the terminal’s operations.”
Gangnam-gu (Mayor Jo Seong-myeong) will hold the ‘Byulmadang Fashion Show’ and ‘2022 Autumn Festival with Gangnam Arts Troupe’ around COEX in Samseong-dong on October 1 as part of the Gangnam Festival.
The Byulmadang Fashion Show will take place at 5 p.m. on October 1 at the Byulmadang Library in Starfield COEX Mall. The program is planned with four stages: ▲ Opening ‘The Beginning of K-Fashion’ ▲ OLD, BUT NEW ▲ ZERO WASTE ▲ UP TO G.
The opening stage themed ‘The Beginning of K-Fashion’ will feature designer Kim Jung-ah, a pioneer of Korea’s fashion industry and the originator of Hallyu fashion. Twelve selected pieces from Kim Jung-ah’s 2022 F/W Paris collection will be showcased in a splendid and elegant performance.
The ‘OLD, BUT NEW’ stage will present works by designer Lee Yong-beom, symbolizing the rebirth of traditional fashion into modern styles, featuring outfits transitioning from classic British styles to lively Scottish styles.
The ‘ZERO WASTE’ stage, a vegan eco-fashion show directed by designer Kim Jin-sun, will display garments made from recycled denim, hanji vegan leather, and vegan eco-fur jackets.
The ‘UP TO G’ stage, an influencer fashion show, will be directed by designer Yoo Ji-young, who will incorporate Korea’s beautiful traditional costumes into fashion, showcasing the dignity and pride of Korean culture.
In addition to professional models, the fashion show will include participation from senior citizens, foreigners, and high school student models, promoting Gangnam-gu as the center of spreading K-Fashion worldwide.
On the same day, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the ‘2022 Autumn Festival with Gangnam Arts Troupe’ will be held at the COEX K-POP Square.
The event will be conducted by Deputy Conductor Lee Tam-gu of the Gangnam Symphony Orchestra and hosted by announcer Kim Kyung-ran. Performers include the Gangnam Arts Troupe (Symphony Orchestra, Choir), soprano Kang Eun-hyun, tenor Kang Yo-sep, and Sweet Sorrow. The program features a diverse classical concert with symphony performances, musician collaborations, and choir collaborations. The venue will have 1,500 seats, and anyone can attend freely and watch the performance for free.
Both events will also be broadcast live in real-time on the Gangnam-gu Office and Gangnam Cultural Foundation YouTube channels.
Jo Seong-myeong, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, said, “I hope everyone enjoys Korean fashion and culture to the fullest at the ‘Byulmadang Fashion Show’ held in the heart of K-Culture, Gangnam.” He added, “I also hope the beautiful classical performances of the ‘Autumn Festival with Gangnam Arts Troupe’ will bring comfort and hope to residents weary from COVID-19.”
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