Gimcheon City, Innovation City... 'Hanbam INNO FESTA'

Public Institutions and Citizens Unite
Beyond Regional Cooperation, a Unified Call for the Second Phase of Public Institution Relocations

The Gimcheon Innovation City in North Gyeongsang Province has become a lively festival venue, bringing together local citizens and employees of relocated public agencies.

'2026 Hanbam (Night) INNO FESTA' On-site [Photo by Gimcheon City]

The Gimcheon City Government held the '2026 Hanbam (Night) INNO FESTA' on September 10 and 11 at Ansan Park in Yulgok-dong.

More than 10,000 people, including public institution employees, their families, and local residents, attended the event.

This festival was organized by Gimcheon City and the relocated public institutions in the innovation city to facilitate communication and mutual growth with the local community.

Various programs were operated, including a direct trade marketplace for agricultural and specialty products, a flea market, food trucks, the 'Han Jan·Han Ip Zone' for enjoying local specialty drinks, and VR experiences.

In the evening, performances by relocated public institution clubs, local schools and bands, and special invitees created a stage for unity, where citizens and members of public institutions joined together in harmony.

In particular, this event was also significant as it showcased Gimcheon City’s commitment to energizing the innovation city and taking the lead in securing the second phase of public institution relocations.

Gimcheon City Mayor Bae Nak-ho said, "This was a meaningful event where the relocated public institutions and the local community communicated and pursued inclusive growth together," adding, "We will proactively respond to the upcoming second phase of public institution relocation to secure new drivers of regional development."

The festival, which brought together 10,000 attendees, demonstrated the strong cohesion of the innovation city’s local community.

The next challenge for Gimcheon is to channel this festival’s enthusiasm into tangible results, such as leading the second phase of public institution relocations and revitalizing the local economy.

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