Gwangyang-si Postpones 2022 Drone Industry & Maker Festival

Held on November 12 (Sat) at Gwangyang Public Stadium

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Gwangyang City, Jeollanam-do announced on the 1st that the 2022 Gwangyang Drone Industry & Maker Festival will be held on November 12 at Gwangyang Public Stadium, postponed by one week from the original schedule.

The organizers had planned to hold the festival on the 5th from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at Gwangyang Public Stadium, but due to the Itaewon Halloween incident that occurred on the 29th of last month and the designation of a national mourning period from October 30 to November 5, they decided to postpone it by one week.

The Drone Industry & Maker Festival consists of various performances and shows, industrial drone demonstrations and exhibitions, drone obstacle racing competitions, and various hands-on events.

With the festival postponed, the application period for the drone obstacle racing competition has also been extended until 6:00 PM on November 9.

Jo Sun-mi, Director of Strategic Policy, said, “This decision was made out of respect for the national mourning, so we ask for the understanding of the youth and citizens who have been looking forward to the festival, as well as the officials who have worked hard to prepare for the event,” adding, “We will do our best to prepare with even greater dedication given the postponement.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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