Gumi Seonju Elementary School Wins Gold at the 26th National 119 Firefighting Children's Song Contest

Delivering a Message of Safety with Clear and Powerful Voices

The choir from Gumi Seonju Elementary School (Principal Park Sangil), representing North Gyeongsang Province, won the gold prize in the elementary division at the 26th National 119 Firefighting Children's Song Contest held at the Robot Land Convention Center in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, on September 18.

At the 26th National 119 Firefighting Children's Song Contest, the elementary division won the gold prize, group photo / Photo by Kim Ihwan

The Seonju Elementary School choir performed a collaboration piece, "Kusi-mama (adapted lyrics) + Dispatch Little Firefighters," delivering a message of safety with clear and powerful voices, which was met with enthusiastic applause and support from the audience.

This year's contest featured fierce competition among 19 kindergarten teams and 17 elementary school teams, each representing their local fire stations from across the country.

In particular, choir director Yoo Shinyoung was honored with the Director's Award (Fire Agency Chief's Award) in recognition of outstanding leadership in guiding the children's choir.

Gumi Fire Station Chief Cho Yoohyun stated, "The clear and beautiful voices of the Seonju Elementary School choir delivered a moving performance on the national stage," adding, "I express my deep gratitude for the children's passion and the dedication of their choir director."

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