Namhae-gun Hosts 'Yi Sun-sin Martyrdom Park Name Contest'

Applications accepted until April 21, 1st prize 500,000 KRW

Namhae-gun, Gyeongnam Province, is holding the ‘Yi Sun-sin Martyrdom Park Naming Contest.’

Yi Sun-sin Martyrdom Park is a park established around the Iraksa area and the site of the Battle of Gwanuempo to honor Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who died in the Battle of Noryang, along with many Joseon naval soldiers.

The solemn and sorrowful image conveyed by the word ‘Martyrdom’ in the name Yi Sun-sin Martyrdom Park has acted as a limiting factor for operating various tourism contents and revitalizing the park, leading to ongoing discussions about changing the name.

Therefore, to improve the image by reflecting the stature of the great hero Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the contest will be held from the 20th until April 21 to gather diverse opinions from interested individuals.

The contest announcement can be found on the notice board of the Namhae-gun Office website, and anyone can participate. Those wishing to enter should download the application form attached to the contest announcement and submit it via email.

One grand prize winner will receive 500,000 KRW, two excellence award winners will each receive 200,000 KRW, and five encouragement award winners will each receive 100,000 KRW.

The winning entries will go through a public survey of residents and expert review, and the results will be individually notified on May 8 and announced on the county website.

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