"Serious Security, Be Gone"... Hwasun Office of Education's Creative 'Security Acrostic Poem' Draws Attention

Eulji Exercise-Linked Contest

Awards Presented to Nine Outstanding Entries

The Hwasun Office of Education in Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, recently announced the successful completion of the “2026 National Participation Eulji Exercise Security Acrostic Poem Contest” and held an awards ceremony for nine outstanding winners.

This contest was organized to encourage the public to reflect on the importance of national security in everyday life and to foster voluntary interest and participation in the Eulji Exercise. In particular, it was well received for utilizing the familiar and accessible acrostic poem format, which allowed people of all ages and backgrounds to approach the topic of security—often seen as rigid or formal—in a friendly and approachable way.

Hwasun Office of Education held an awards ceremony for nine outstanding winners of the "2026 National Participation Eulji Exercise Security Acrostic Poem Contest." Provided by Hwasun Office of Education

Contest participants showcased a variety of creative statements on the themes of security and love for the country. After review, nine works were ultimately selected as the best entries for their novel representation of the importance of national security and the need for security awareness in daily life.

The awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the Hwasun Office of Education’s September monthly meeting, during which prizes were presented to the winners and the educational community came together to share the significance of national participation in the Eulji Exercise.

Superintendent Lee Jihyun stated, “This contest was very meaningful in that people directly contemplated the value of security and expressed their perspectives in their own voices.” She added, “Through this, we were able to reaffirm the strong interest and willingness of local residents to participate in national security efforts.”

The Hwasun Office of Education plans to continue discovering diverse, participatory programs tailored to the public, ensuring that the Eulji Exercise serves not only as a training exercise but also as a meaningful opportunity to recognize the importance of security in everyday life.

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