Osan City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 3rd that nine couples were matched through the 'Youth Meeting Festival - SOLO Only Osan×Gunpo City Love' event, which was organized together with Gunpo City on the 1st. This event marked the first time the two cities jointly operated a youth exchange program at the public level.

On the 1st, Lee Kwonjae, Mayor of Osan City, encouraged participants at the 'Youth Meeting Festival' co-hosted by Osan City and Gunpo City. Provided by Osan City

On the 1st, Lee Kwonjae, Mayor of Osan City, encouraged participants at the 'Youth Meeting Festival' co-hosted by Osan City and Gunpo City. Provided by Osan City

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A total of 296 people applied to participate in the event online, including 222 men and 74 women. After document screening and identity verification by the organizers, 36 participants were selected to join the event.


The event featured romance coaching, team recreation, one-on-one conversations, dinner, and a matching program. Through group activities and individual conversations, nine couples were matched. In a satisfaction survey conducted immediately after the event, 100% of participants expressed satisfaction with the program, and 97% responded positively regarding changes in their perceptions of marriage and relationships.


The two cities plan to hold a second 'Youth Meeting Festival - SOLO Only Osan×Gunpo City Love' event in Osan on the 22nd.



Lee Kwonjae, Mayor of Osan City, stated, "We will create an environment where young people can confidently participate in meetings, and support them so they can work, stay, and choose their future in the region."


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