Changwon National University-Gyeongnam FC 'Join Hands' ... Achieving Coexistence Between Locals and Migrants

Changwon National University’s Multicultural Promotion Center and Gyeongnam FC have signed a mutual cooperation agreement for regional community development.

According to Changwon National University on the 11th, the agreement was signed during the Gyeongnam FC vs. Ansan Greeners match held on the 9th.

Attendees at the agreement signing included Bae Kyung-jin, Director of the Multicultural Promotion Center at Changwon National University, the Daggati Supporters student group, Gyeongnam FC CEO Ji Hyun-cheol, and Team Leader Jin Jeong-won.

At the signing ceremony, the club agreed to provide convenience for immigrant residents and international students in the province to watch soccer matches, while the university will participate in promoting the club. Both parties pledged to join forces in planning and carrying out projects that enable coexistence between local residents and immigrants.

Changwon National University Multicultural Promotion Center and Gyeongnam FC have signed an agreement.
[Photo by Changwon National University]

The Daggati Supporters, launched to contribute to the local community and enhance multicultural acceptance through exchanges between international and enrolled students, watched the game from the cheering section together with staff from the Multicultural Promotion Center. After the match, they engaged in plogging by picking up trash around the stadium.

CEO Ji said, “Through this agreement, we hope to have a positive impact on the local community and that immigrants will experience the cheering culture alongside local residents, contributing to social integration. Gyeongnam FC will also strive to blend with the community and promote the development of soccer viewing culture.”

Director Bae stated, “Through experiencing the professional sports cheering culture in the region, we were able to create a space for harmony among local residents, immigrants, and international students. We will actively carry out projects for regional community development following this agreement.”

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