Seoul Business CEO Choir Successfully Holds Dokdo Grand Choir Concert Celebrating the 123rd Anniversary of Dokdo Day

Held in Ulleung-gun on the 16th, and in Dokdo on the 17th

The Seoul Economic CEO Choir, affiliated with the Seoul Economic Association, held a grand choir performance on Dokdo on the 17th as part of their social contribution activities to commemorate the 123rd anniversary of Dokdo Day.

The Seoul Economic CEO Choir, affiliated with the Seoul Economic Association, held a large-scale choir performance on Dokdo Island on the 17th as part of their social contribution to commemorate the 123rd anniversary of Dokdo Day.
[Photo by Seoul Economic CEO Choir]

This Dokdo grand choir was promoted to celebrate the 123rd anniversary of October 25, 1900, when Emperor Gojong promulgated the ‘Imperial Decree No. 41 of the Korean Empire,’ which serves as the basis for Dokdo Day. This event, organized by a non-profit social organization to raise awareness of territorial sovereignty through choral culture, was successfully held on the 17th at Dokdo.

During this period, Dokdo is known for its rough waves and poor port facilities, making landing difficult. It is very unusual that the Seoul Economic CEO Choir managed to hold a choral performance over a 3-night, 4-day schedule.

In particular, a surprise Dokdo flash mob performance, blending residents of Ulleung County and tourists, was unveiled on the afternoon of the 16th at Dodong Port as a pre-performance. The Dokdo flash mob was also held for about 40 minutes alongside the choir on the day of the main performance.

The Seoul Economic CEO Choir was founded in 2022 by representatives of member companies of the Seoul Economic Association as part of social contribution activities to promote choral culture and relieve business stress. Within just over a year since its founding, the choir has been invited to perform at major events such as the Lotte Concert Hall, various association events, and the Small and Medium Business Central Association’s SME conference.

The Dokdo landing performance started from the concept of addressing socially and internationally sensitive issues through cultural events, and the choir representatives explained that they have been steadily communicating with related government agencies since the beginning of the year to prepare for it.

Along with this performance, the Seoul Economic CEO Choir visited Ulleung County and donated disaster recovery funds to help with restoration efforts due to frequent landslides and coastal road damage, spreading warmth. Kim Hwanyong, CEO of Royal GLS and leader of the Seoul Economic CEO Choir, served as the 4th president of the Seoul Economic Association and currently holds the honorary chairman position.

CEO Kim said, "It was moving just to land despite the unpredictable weather and high waves, but the emotion and excitement I felt standing on Dokdo and singing in the choir still deeply move my heart. Performing on Dokdo was a great honor for the choir and a touching moment that brought tears and thrills to the members."

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