Changwon City Cancels 'Jinhae Gunhangje' Festival Amid COVID-19 Spread Concerns

Preparing Various Support Measures to Counteract the Contraction of Local Commercial Districts

Changwon City (Mayor Heo Seong-mu) is announcing the complete cancellation of the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival at a press conference. (Photo by Changwon City Hall)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] Changwon City announced on the 27th that it will completely cancel the Jinhae Gunhang Festival and Military Band and Ceremony Festival, which were scheduled to be held in April this year.

On the morning of the 27th, at a press conference held at the City Administration Press Center, Mayor Heo Seong-mu explained the reason for the cancellation, saying, "Although we must consider the economic ripple effects of the Jinhae Gunhang Festival on the local commercial district, the life and safety of citizens take precedence amid the COVID-19 crisis."

This decision was made after discussions with the Jinhae Gunhang Festival Committee, taking into account public opinion opposing the festival due to the spread of COVID-19.

Mayor Heo stated, "We will prepare various revitalization and support measures to cope with the contraction of the local commercial district caused by the event cancellation," and added, "We promise to return next year with an even more upgraded Jinhae Gunhang Festival. We ask for the generous understanding of citizens regarding the festival cancellation."

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