Yangju City Successfully Holds Second "Cultural Exploration of Yangju City for Military Personnel" Event

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province conducted a "Cultural Exploration of Yangju City for Military Personnel" for the soldiers of the 28th Division on September 30.

Yangju City conducted a "Cultural Exploration of Yangju City for Military Personnel" for the soldiers of the 28th Division on the 30th. Provided by Yangju City

On this day, Mayor Kang Suhyeon of Yangju City bid farewell to each soldier individually, offering words of encouragement: "I hope this will be a meaningful opportunity to experience the history and culture of Yangju City up close, and that it will be helpful during your military service."

In the morning, the participating soldiers visited the Jang Ukjin Art Museum, the Min Bokjin Art Museum, and the Tomb of General Kwon Yul, where they directly encountered the lives and artistic worlds of local artists, as well as the spirit of a national hero.

In the afternoon, they toured the Hoeamsa Temple Site Museum and the Hoeamsa Temple Site, experiencing firsthand the historical value and significance of Hoeamsa Temple, a representative heritage site from the Joseon Dynasty.

One soldier remarked, "It was a unique experience to see, hear, and feel the cultural heritage of Yangju City, which I was not familiar with before. Such cultural experiences provide great motivation during military service."

Yangju City has been operating the cultural exploration program for military personnel since September 23, beginning with the 8th Mobile Division, and plans to continue offering the program sequentially to soldiers from local military units until December of this year.

A Yangju City official stated, "We plan to continuously provide valuable opportunities for military personnel to experience local culture and better understand Yangju City," adding, "We will strengthen the foundation for cooperation among civilians, government, and the military, and contribute to boosting the morale of the soldiers."

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