Goseong County Offers Free Movie Tickets to Boost Military Morale and Revitalize Local Economy

Free Movie Screenings for Military Personnel Begin October 2
in Celebration of Armed Forces Month

Goseong County in Gangwon Province, a hub city for the peace economy (Governor Ham Myungjun), will officially launch the “2025 Military Personnel Cultural Life Support Program” in October, designated as “Armed Forces Month,” offering free movie screenings to military personnel currently serving in the area.

A view of Goseong County Office.

This initiative aims to boost morale among military personnel by supporting movie screenings, while also encouraging soldiers to visit local businesses during their leave or off-base outings, thereby revitalizing the local economy. In particular, the program is being implemented based on various proposals from the Army 3rd Corps (Coexistence Cooperation Office), Yulgok Unit (Public Affairs and Operations Offices), the county’s village head association, and the Prosperity Association, as part of a broader strategy for mutual growth between the military and the local community.

The beneficiaries will be 1,750 soldiers from Army, Navy, and Air Force units currently fulfilling their mandatory service within the county. The program will be rolled out sequentially, taking into account each unit’s training schedule and the number of eligible participants.

Movie screenings will be held five times a week (from Wednesday to Sunday), with each day offering a minimum of one session (40 people) and up to four sessions (120 people). Before and after the screenings, soldiers will be encouraged to visit local restaurants and shops, allowing them to enjoy cultural activities while simultaneously invigorating the local commercial sector.

To ensure the smooth implementation of this program, Goseong County has established institutional measures, including amending relevant ordinances since August. Since September, the county has also been holding practical consultations with local military units to minimize any trial and error with the new initiative. The cultural life (movie screening) support program for military personnel, in celebration of Armed Forces Month, is expected to continue through the end of the year. The first screening will take place on October 2, starting with Navy personnel stationed in the county, followed by participation from the Yulgok Unit, direct units under the 3rd Corps, and Air Force units.

Goseong County plans to continuously monitor attendance and preferences, and will consider expanding the program next year based on the results.

Ham Myungjun, Governor of Goseong County, stated, “We expect that supporting military personnel in enjoying cultural activities and recharging both physically and mentally, while naturally connecting them to local restaurants and shops, will benefit the local economy. In particular, we hope to leave good memories of Goseong for discharged soldiers and, in the long term, help foster a lasting connection between Goseong County and its people.”

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