Watched "The King and the Living Man" at Yeongwol Cinema
Surge in Visitors to King Danjong's Tomb "Jangneung" Draws Attention
Woo Sangho, former Senior Secretary for Political Affairs at the Blue House, who has been exclusively recommended as the Democratic Party's first nationwide candidate for Governor of Gangwon Province, visited Yeongwol to engage in local cultural activities.
Woo Sangho, former Blue House Senior Secretary for Political Affairs, running for Governor of Gangwon Province. Photo by Yonhap News.
On February 28, Woo visited Yeongwol Seobu Market with his spouse, Lee Hyunju, and then watched the film "The King and the Living Man," which depicts the final days of King Danjong, at the local "Small Cinema" (Yeongwol Cinema).
After watching the film, Woo stated, "I heard that the number of visitors to Jangneung, King Danjong's tomb, has increased sevenfold compared to previous years due to the film's popularity," adding, "The fact that Yeongwol's tragic history can become a source of hope for the future demonstrates the power of storytelling and the limitless potential of Gangwon Province."
He further expressed his ambition, saying, "I will actively discover and promote the beautiful stories hidden throughout the province, transforming Gangwon into a world-class cultural tourism city that captivates people from all over the world."
Woo also explained that he visited Yeongwol's small cinema because it serves as a cultural hub for the region and a valuable space that helps satisfy residents' cultural needs, emphasizing, "I will thoroughly oversee the field to ensure that daily life for residents is filled with enjoyable cultural experiences."
Meanwhile, before watching the movie, he toured local sites such as Gwanpungheon-a government office from the early Joseon Dynasty-and Seobu Market to gauge public sentiment in the region.
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