Inje County to Open Seohwa Peace Gymnasium on the 8th... Seohwa Residents Sports Festival and DMZ Festa to Enrich the Celebration

From the Residents Sports Festival to the DMZ Vibe Festa
Opening of Seohwa Peace Gymnasium
All Six Towns and Townships Now Equipped with Sports Facilities

Inje County, Gangwon Province, announced on November 6 that the new sports facility in the peace region of Seohwa-myeon, the "Seohwa Peace Gymnasium," will open on November 8.

Aerial view of Seohwa-myeon Peace Gymnasium. Provided by Inje County

To commemorate the opening of the gymnasium, the "Seohwa Residents Sports Festival" and the "DMZ Vibe Festa" will be held, turning the entire Seohwa-myeon area into a festive venue.

The "Seohwa Residents Sports Festival," which will take place from 11 a.m. at Seohwa Life Sports Park, will serve as an opportunity for residents to strengthen unity and harmony, featuring athletic and traditional folk games as well as events promoting community spirit. Local residents, military personnel, and public officials will participate together, creating a venue for communication among civilians, the military, and local authorities.

In the afternoon, the "DMZ Vibe Festa," organized by the Gangwon Tourism Organization and hosted by Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province and Inje County, will be held at Seohwa Peace Gymnasium. The festival, themed around the DMZ Peace Road that represents Inje, will be a complex event combining music, trekking, and local specialties.

The "Seohwa Peace Gymnasium Opening Ceremony," held in conjunction with the DMZ Vibe Festa, will begin at 4 p.m. The event will start with a report on the completion of the gymnasium, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebratory performances. The ceremony will be hosted by comedian Yang Sangguk. The congratulatory stage will feature live performances from singer Hwang Minho, K-pop girl group Youthphere, music group Anode, DJ BB, and Youngsik, showcasing a variety of genres.

Meanwhile, the "Seohwa Peace Gymnasium" has been constructed at 493-1 Cheondo-ri, Seohwa-myeon, with a total floor area of 2,984 square meters and two above-ground floors, at a total project cost of 13.3 billion won. Located near Seohwa Life Sports Park, it has been created as a multi-purpose sports complex where residents can enjoy both indoor and outdoor sports simultaneously.

DMZ Vibe Festa Poster. Provided by Inje County

With the completion of this gymnasium, Inje County has now established sports infrastructure in all six towns and townships, and plans to attract various competitions and promote sports marketing in the future.

Choi Sanggi, Mayor of Inje County, stated, "With the opening of the Seohwa Peace Gymnasium, I hope Seohwa-myeon will establish itself as a central area of peace where sports and tourism come together," adding, "We will continue to expand opportunities so that all county residents can enjoy culture and sports."

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