Gokseong County Successfully Holds 45th Citizens' Day Commemoration Event

A Festival of Unity for Residents and Hometown Visitors

Gokseong County held the "45th Citizens' Day Commemoration Event" on the 2nd at the Culture and Sports Center Multipurpose Gymnasium, where the recipients of the "Citizen Award" in each category are taking a commemorative photo. Provided by Gokseong County

Gokseong County, South Jeolla Province (Governor Cho Sangrae), announced on the 7th that it held the "45th Gokseong Citizens' Day Commemoration Event" on the 2nd at the Culture and Sports Center Multipurpose Gymnasium, with more than 2,000 residents and hometown visitors in attendance.

The event began with the entrance ceremony of 11 towns and townships, followed by a commemorative ceremony, the reading of the Citizens' Charter, and the Citizen Award ceremony. Subsequent sports events and talent shows created a lively atmosphere where all generations could laugh and enjoy together.

This year's event was also a meaningful occasion that inspired pride in being a Gokseong citizen, not only through the talent show and sports events but also by honoring residents who have contributed to the community and highlighting key figures who have led the development of county administration.

The recipients of the Citizen Award were as follows: Kim Kihun from Okwa-myeon in the Education, Culture, and Sports category; Lim Jongkwon from Godal-myeon in the Regional Development and Economy category; Ryu Geunchun from Jugok-myeon and Ahn Taeseong from Ogok-myeon in the Social Welfare and Filial Piety category; and Cho Sinik from Moksadong-myeon in the Agriculture and Environment category.

The sports events featured a variety of unique competitions that received enthusiastic responses from the audience, including "Bean Bag Curling" with Governor Cho Sangrae and guests, the laughter-inducing "Body Dancing," the teamwork-building "Balloon Volleyball" and "Group Tug-of-War," and the concentration-testing "Ladle Water Relay."

Starting at 1 p.m., the citizens' talent show took place with participation from all 11 towns and townships. Various talents such as singing and dancing were showcased on stage, and performances by guest singers and artists from Gokseong further enhanced the atmosphere. The top towns and townships in the talent show were selected by a panel of professional judges. The grand prize went to Jang Eunkyung from Ogok-myeon, the top excellence award to Park Sangeon from Osan-myeon, the excellence award to Noh Woosik from Godal-myeon, and the popularity award to Lee Eunkang from Samgi-myeon, along with a nine-member line dance team.

Governor Cho Sangrae stated, "On Citizens' Day, it was a meaningful time for residents and hometown visitors to laugh together, work hard together, and share a sense of pride," adding, "I will continue to do my best to create a more united and proud Gokseong."