Gurye-gun Office's Eom Hajin Ascends to Women's Cheonhajangsa Chrysanthemum Class

[Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yuk Miseok] Jeollanam-do Gurye-gun announced on the 8th that Um Hajin of Gurye-gun Office emerged as the top champion in the Chrysanthemum weight class at the 12th Gurye National Women's Chunha Jangsa and University Jangsa Ssireum Tournament held in Gurye-gun for four days from the 5th to the 8th.

Player Um Hajin defeated Kim Dahye of Ansan City Office 2:0 in the semifinals. In the finals, she defeated Park Wonmi of Kolping, who was affiliated with Gurye-gun Office until last year, 2:0, rising to the top in the Chrysanthemum weight class at the tournament held in her hometown, Gurye.

Since Um Hajin and Park Wonmi know each other very well, the match extended into overtime, tightening the hearts of the spectators.

A county official stated, “Player Um Hajin elevated the status of Gurye as the birthplace of women's ssireum by winning the Gurye tournament,” adding, “We will continue to take the lead in developing and popularizing women's ssireum.”

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