Gumi City Revitalized with Hope Through "Youth Dreams and Talents"

Supporting Healthy Growth Through Youth Welfare Services and Cultural Experience Booths
A Festival of Youth Passion and Talent Under the Autumn Sky

The Sangmosagok-dong Youth Guidance Committee of Gumi City, Gyeongsangbuk-do (Chairperson Lee Choonok) hosted the '2025 Gumi City Youth Dream and Talent Contest' on October 18 at the Saemaul Undong Theme Park lawn plaza.

More than 900 participants, including youth and citizens, gathered to enjoy a festival filled with passion and talent under the autumn sky.

Left) At the opening of the festival, Kim Joungho, mayor of Gumi, is delivering a congratulatory speech. Right) Award ceremony of the '2025 Gumi City Youth Dream and Talent Contest' / Photo by Kim Ewhan

This year's contest featured a variety of programs, including the 'Dokdo Is Our Land' flash mob, a youth competition, celebratory performances, and booths for youth welfare services and cultural experiences.

During the 'Dokdo Is Our Land' flash mob, guests, youth, and citizens waved the Taegeukgi together to commemorate Dokdo Day, which is approaching on the 25th.

The performance, which united the stage and the audience, showcased the collective energy and patriotism of Gumi citizens.

In the subsequent youth competition, 17 teams that advanced through the online preliminaries took the stage in the finals to showcase their talents in singing, dancing, and instrumental performances.

Various booths were set up as side events, attracting families and visitors alike.

The Gumi City Youth Counseling and Welfare Center, Gumi City Out-of-School Youth Support Center, Gyeongsangbuk-do Youth Welfare Facilities Association, Gumi General Social Welfare Center, and the Sangmosagok-dong Community Security Council participated, offering a range of support programs such as mobile welfare centers, psychological assessments, and street counseling.

Chairperson Lee Choonok stated, "This event was organized to provide youth with a platform to express their dreams and passion, while also helping them build a foundation for growth through welfare services. We will continue to offer diverse activities for young people in the future."

Kim Joungho, mayor of Gumi City, said, "I would like to thank everyone involved in the Sangmosagok-dong Youth Guidance Committee for their dedication to the healthy development of our youth. Gumi City will continue to actively support youth so they can grow culturally and enjoy abundant welfare benefits."