Seongnam Mayor Shin Sangjin: "I Hope Seongnam Will Lead South Korea's Future on the Strength of Civic Unity"

Attends the Hope Seongnam United Sports and Culture Festival

Residents from 50 dong across 3 districts take part... Held for the first time in 3 years

“I hope you enjoy the sports competitions and cultural performances and come together in harmony”

Shin Sangjin, mayor of Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, said on October 24, "I hope Seongnam will lead the future of South Korea on the strength of civic unity and set a new standard for urban development."

Seongnam Mayor Shin Sang-jin delivers remarks at the 2026 Hope Seongnam One Heart Sports and Culture Festival, held at Seongnam Sports Complex on the 24th. Provided by Seongnam City.

Mayor Shin made the remarks after attending the opening ceremony of the 2026 Hope Seongnam United Sports and Culture Festival at Seongnam Sports Complex that morning, where he encouraged the participating athletes and residents.

"I am delighted that we are holding this meaningful festival, bringing together residents from all 50 dong across the city's three districts," Mayor Shin said. "I hope you enjoy the sports competitions, various activity booths and cultural performances to your heart's content today and spend time coming together in harmony."

The opening ceremony was attended by Mayor Shin, Seongnam City Council Chair Kang Sangtae, members of the National Assembly, provincial and city council members, representatives of organizations and groups, and residents.

The event opened with a celebratory performance by the Seongnam City Traditional Music Orchestra, a taekwondo demonstration and a marching band performance. The delegations of athletes from all 50 dong then entered, followed by the opening ceremony. Afterward, invited singer Jang Yoon-jung took the stage for a celebratory performance.

Seongnam Mayor Shin Sangjin encourages the athletes at the 2026 Hope Seongnam Unity Sports and Cultural Festival, held at Seongnam Sports Complex on the 24th. Provided by Seongnam City.

The festival was held for the first time in three years, following its previous edition in 2023. It brought together sports competitions and cultural festivals organized by the city, districts and dong to give residents a chance to mingle and come together.

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