Mudeungsan Summit Opens... 3,800 Citizens Gather for 'AI Hope'

Hopes for Attracting the National AI Computing Center
and Re-certification of the Global Geopark

On the morning of the 9th, at the summit opening event held in front of Jiwangbong Peak, Gwangju Mayor Kang Gijeong and citizens are taking a commemorative photo wishing for the attraction of the National AI Computing Center to Gwangju and the re-certification of the UNESCO Global Geopark. Provided by Gwangju City

On the last day of the Chuseok holiday, October 9, more than 3,800 visitors participated in the summit opening event at Mudeungsan Mountain. This event was organized to express hopes for attracting the National AI Computing Center to Gwangju and for the re-certification of the UNESCO Global Geopark.

The Gwangju City Government announced on October 10 that the summit opening event at Mudeungsan Mountain, held for the first time in two years, concluded successfully without any safety incidents. The hike, which began early in the morning, was filled with the eager anticipation of Gwangju citizens. Visitors climbed along the route connecting Seoseokdae, the rear gate of the military base, the summit area, and the main gate of the base, fully experiencing the majestic and rarely accessible scenery of Mudeungsan Mountain. Under the clear autumn sky, the endlessly unfolding panorama of downtown Gwangju left a deep impression on the climbers.

In particular, at the summit, more than 100 citizens, including Gwangju Mayor Kang Gijeong, gathered to express their strong desire to bring the National AI Computing Center to Gwangju and shared messages of hope.

Citizens who reached the summit shared their special impressions in their own ways. One visitor remarked, "Looking out over downtown Gwangju from the summit of Mudeungsan under the autumn sunlight was truly moving," while another citizen said, "I'm happy to have had such a special experience in my hometown during Chuseok. I hope to contribute, even in a small way, to attracting the National AI Computing Center to Gwangju."

Mayor Kang Gijeong, who climbed to the summit with the citizens, said, "Opening the summit of Mudeungsan is not just a hike, but an opportunity to reaffirm our civic pride. I hope the collective wishes of our citizens will lead to the attraction of the National AI Computing Center to Gwangju."

Mayor Kang further emphasized, "The National AI Computing Center is an essential element for Gwangju to grow into a leading AI city. Gwangju is fully prepared, with power supply, land, and talent development systems all in place."

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