Park Seong-su, Songpa District Mayor, Joins 'Relay to Support Korea National University of Arts Songpa Campus'

Korea National University of Arts Citizens' Promotion Committee Launches 'Korea National University of Arts Songpa-gu Hosting Relay Campaign'...Simultaneous SNS Event for Citizens' Messages Hoping for Korea National University of Arts Songpa-gu Hosting

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa-gu, joined the “Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts) All-Citizen Promotion Committee”’s “K-Arts Songpa-gu Hosting Relay Campaign.”

The K-Arts All-Citizen Promotion Committee explained that through the campaign, they aim to unite the voices supporting K-Arts’ hosting in Songpa-gu not only from Songpa residents but also from various social groups, and to spread consensus among all residents.

The campaign began with the voluntary participation of the committee members including Kang Tae-soon, co-chairman of the K-Arts All-Citizen Promotion Committee, and current students of Korea National University of Arts, followed by participation from many figures such as Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa-gu, National Assembly members Nam In-soon and Kim Woong, Lee Hwang-soo, Chair of Songpa District Council, City Council member Noh Seung-jae, former Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Geun-sik, Lee Chan-hee, advisor of law firm Yulchon, Lee Beom-heon, Chairman of the Korea Federation of Artistic & Cultural Organizations, and Shin Young-hee, director and traditional musician.

Additionally, from March 15 to April 11, a “K-Arts Songpa-gu Hosting Hope Message SNS Event” is being held targeting residents.

Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa-gu, said, “Songpa-gu is the only site in Seoul with rich infrastructure in history, culture, arts, and sports, and capable of establishing an integrated six-school campus that K-Arts students and faculty desire. We will do our best to gather the capabilities and hearts of 670,000 Songpa residents so that K-Arts can be hosted in Songpa-gu for the development of Korea’s cultural and artistic fields.”

Meanwhile, Songpa-gu has designated the area of 445-11 Bangi-dong as the candidate site for the relocation of K-Arts and is making every effort to secure the hosting.

In particular, Songpa-gu has signed business agreements with local cultural and sports institutions such as Korea National Sport University and the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation to establish a foundation for the development of culture, sports, and arts, making multifaceted efforts.

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