Seunghwa Lee, Sancheong County Governor, Receives Appreciation Plaque for Contributions to Ssireum Development

Governor Lee: "I will continue to support and strive for the further development of ssireum"

Lee Seunghwa, the governor of Sancheong County, Gyeongnam, announced on the 15th that he received a plaque of appreciation from the Korea Ssireum Association for his contributions to the development of ssireum.

Last year, Governor Lee was recognized for hosting the National Ssireum Night in Sancheong County, providing a venue for unity among ssireum practitioners.

Lee Seunghwa, Sancheong County Governor, Receives Appreciation Plaque for Contributions to the Development of Ssireum.

In particular, during the 2023 Sancheong World Traditional Medicine Anti-Aging Expo and the 24th Sancheong Herbal Medicine Festival, ssireum competitions and events were promoted to increase accessibility to ssireum.

Additionally, through continuous support for a dedicated ssireum training center, Sancheong County has established itself as an optimal training site, contributing to the expansion and revitalization of ssireum.

An official from the Korea Ssireum Association stated, “We prepared this plaque of appreciation to give back, even if just a little, for the exceptional affection and active support shown towards ssireum.”

Governor Lee said, “I find it very meaningful to be able to connect ssireum, our traditional culture and precious heritage, with the local community,” adding, “I will continue to support and strive for the further development of ssireum.”

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