Moorim Paper, "Condolences for Itaewon Tragedy"... 'Paper Airplane Competition' Fully Canceled

'2022 4th Murim Paper KOREAN CUP Paper Airplane Competition' Cancellation Notice.
[Photo by Murim Paper]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jong-hwa] Murim Paper, a leading domestic paper company, announced on the 2nd that it will cancel the '2022 4th Murim Paper KOREAN CUP Paper Airplane Competition,' which was scheduled to be held on the 5th at Jinju Sports Complex in Jinju, Gyeongnam.

Murim Paper decided to promptly cancel the event after internal consultations to join the national mourning period for the victims of the Itaewon tragedy. The Murim Paper Paper Airplane Competition, the only official paper airplane competition in Korea, was planned to be held for the first time in three years, featuring a rich program including a pre-event online challenge.

A Murim Paper official said, "We pray for the repose of those who lost their lives in the tragic accident that occurred in Itaewon on the 29th of last month and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families who are grieving, and given the seriousness of the situation, we have decided to cancel the competition and take time for thorough safety inspections at all business sites in a calm atmosphere."

Murim Paper plans to provide all pre-registered participants, who numbered over 1,000 within a week of the competition website opening, with a special 'Murim Paper Paper Airplane Thank You Box' free of charge, which includes paper for folding paper airplanes, folding cards, and assembly airplanes, expressing both regret for the cancellation and gratitude. Murim Paper also stated that it plans to hold the paper airplane competition again next year with a high-quality program and benefits so that participants can enjoy the event with greater peace of mind.

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