Gimcheon-si Cancels New Year's 'Sunrise Viewing Event' at Goseongsan View original image

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Gimcheon City, Gyeongbuk Province announced on the 18th that it will cancel the 2021 Goseongsan New Year's Sunrise event in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic situation.


The Goseongsan New Year's Sunrise event is held every year with the participation of many citizens, but Gimcheon City explained that it was decided that the event could not be held as usual at a time when social distancing is essential.



Kim Chung-seop, Mayor of Gimcheon City, said, "Although it is regrettable that we cannot share the magnificent sight of the rising sun of the new year with the citizens, we decided to cancel the event based on the judgment that protecting the health and safety of the citizens is the most important." He urged, "Please refrain from various gatherings and events during the year-end and New Year period and thoroughly comply with personal quarantine rules."


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