Jung Irang, Ha Hyunwoo, Ahn Seonghoon, and Risenne Appointed as Ambassadors for the 7th Island Day

August 6-9, “Recharge with Romance, Islands” in Yeosu
Nationwide Spotlight Linked to the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo

Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City has appointed ambassadors from various fields, including actors, singers, chefs, and creators, ahead of the 7th Island Day in a full-fledged effort to promote island tourism and island policy. The city’s strategy is to boost nationwide attention by linking the event to the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo, which will open in September.

Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City announced that, together with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and Yeosu City, it appointed actor Jung Irang, singers Ha Hyunwoo, Ahn Seonghoon, and Risenne, chef Jung Jiseon, and camping YouTuber Rirang as ambassadors for the 7th Island Day at the Government Complex Seoul on July 21.

Approximately 30 people attended the appointment ceremony, including Hwang Kiyoun, Deputy Mayor for Administration of Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City, Kim Minjae, Vice Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Seo Younghak, Mayor of Yeosu, and the event ambassadors.

The event began with the awarding of ambassador appointment certificates, followed by the “Romantic Talk Show,” where ambassadors answered questions from island residents and the public, and concluded with a puzzle performance wishing for the successful hosting of the 7th Island Day.

On the 21st, the Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City, together with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and Yeosu City, appointed actor Jeong Irang, singers Ha Hyunwoo, Ahn Sunghoon, and Lissene, chef Jeong Jiseon, and camping YouTuber Lirang as ambassadors for the 7th Island Day at the Government Seoul Office building. Provided by Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City

The ambassadors will actively promote the event online and through various types of content prior to the official celebration, and during Island Day, they will engage directly with visitors on site to promote the value and charm of Korea’s islands.

This year, the 7th Island Day celebration will be held from August 6 to August 9 in the Yeosu area, under the theme “Recharge with Romance, Islands.” A wide range of experiential and cultural programs are planned, including interactive exhibitions, island trekking, a puppet show for children, programs involving participation by island residents, and an Island Academic Conference.

In particular, this year’s celebration is also intended to help build excitement ahead of the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo, which will open on September 5. By drawing visitors to Yeosu for Island Day, the city aims to channel that interest toward the World Island Expo, further elevating its status as Korea’s leading maritime and island tourism city.

Hwang Kiyoun, Deputy Mayor for Administration, stated, “The most important thing is to establish practical policies that allow island residents to live safely without leaving their hometown. By improving residential conditions, expanding medical and daily living services, and supporting youth settlement, we aim to build sustainable islands where anyone would want to live and where young people will return.”

Island Day was designated a national commemorative day in 2018 through an amendment to the “Act on the Promotion of Development of Islands” to widely publicize the value and importance of islands. Each year, commemorative events are held around August 8, organized mainly by local governments with islands.

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