Paris Olympic Silver Medalist Judoka Heo Mimi Appointed as Honorary Ambassador of Gunwi-gun, Daegu

Descendant of Independence Activist Heo Seok
Appointed as Honorary Citizen of Gunwi County

On the 12th, Gunwi County (Governor Kim Jinyeol) appointed national judo athlete and 2024 Paris Olympic silver medalist Heo Mimi (Gyeongbuk Sports Council) as an honorary ambassador and honorary citizen of Gunwi County.

Heo Mimi is a descendant of Heo Seok, her great-great-great-grandfather, who was an independence activist in Samgukyusamyeon, Gunwi County. After the recent Paris Olympics, she visited the memorial stone of Heo Seok in Hwasuri, Samgukyusamyeon, Gunwi County, and paid her respects by placing her Olympic medal there.

Huh Mimi, a silver medalist judoka at the Paris Olympics (left), is taking a commemorative photo with Kim Jinyeol, the governor of Gunwi County, Daegu, after being appointed as an honorary ambassador of Gunwi County.

The appointment ceremony for Heo Mimi as Gunwi County's honorary ambassador was originally scheduled to be held during the 48th Gunwi County Sports Festival last year. However, due to her participation in the 105th National Sports Festival and a shoulder surgery that month, the ceremony was postponed to this occasion.

In her somewhat awkward Korean, Heo Mimi said, "It is an honor to serve as an ambassador in my grandfather Heo Seok's hometown. As an honorary ambassador of Gunwi County, I will do my best to promote Gunwi County with pride and a sense of responsibility." She added, "Since I was born and raised in Japan, I had no special ties to Korea, but I was deeply moved to be welcomed as an honorary ambassador and citizen by Gunwi County."

Kim Jinyeol, Governor of Gunwi County, said, "We are delighted to welcome Heo Mimi, who has become a source of pride for Gunwi County and has inspired many people with her outstanding skills and passion, as our honorary ambassador and citizen. We look forward to her promoting the charm of Gunwi County and instilling pride in many residents," expressing his gratitude and support.

For the next two years (with the possibility of reappointment), Heo Mimi will serve as Gunwi County's honorary ambassador, actively promoting the county's appeal both domestically and internationally.

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