Jangseong-gun Launches 'Hwangryonggang Old Photo Excavation Task Force'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Gil-su] Jangseong-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 29th that it has launched the ‘Hwangryonggang Old Photo Excavation Promotion Team,’ consisting of about 20 representatives from various organizations and groups.

The promotion team will carry out activities such as encouraging participation through contest promotion, photo excavation, and reporting support.

At the launch ceremony held in the situation room on the 2nd floor of the county office, after explaining the contest plan, a Q&A and opinion collection session took place.

Meanwhile, the contest period runs from next month until August, and anyone who has photos taken before 2014 featuring Hwangryonggang or with Hwangryonggang as the background can submit entries.

The county plans to select award-winning works among the submissions through a judging panel in September and hold an awards ceremony and exhibition during the Hwangryonggang Yellow Flower Festival in October.

Yoo Doo-seok, Jangseong County Governor, said, “It is no exaggeration to say that the growth and development of today’s Yellow City Jangseong originated from Hwangryonggang,” adding, “I hope this contest becomes a valuable opportunity to share the social, cultural, and historical value of Hwangryonggang.”

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