Gangwon MICE Supporters Closing Ceremony Held, Producing 25 Young Talents

Gangwon Tourism Organization Holds 12th MICE Supporters Closing Ceremony
Expanding Practical Experience for Local Youth

Gangwon Tourism Organization (CEO Choi Sunghyun) announced on the 8th that it held the '12th Gangwon MICE Supporters Closing Ceremony' at Chuncheon KT&G Sangsangmadang on the 6th, officially wrapping up this year's activities.

Gangwon Tourism Organization (CEO Choi Sunghyun) held the "12th Gangwon MICE Supporters Closing Ceremony" on the 6th at Chuncheon KT&G Sangsangmadang. Provided by Gangwon Tourism Organization

This program was implemented as part of the 2025 Gangwon Regional MICE Industry Revitalization Project, a government-funded initiative, and was operated with the goal of nurturing local youth talent in the MICE sector, including exhibitions, international conferences, incentives, and events.

A total of 40 applicants applied for this year's supporters program, with 25 ultimately selected and all completing the program. The participating students gained practical experience by supporting the operation of MICE events in Gangwon, producing promotional content, and participating in on-site training. The closing ceremony was attended by 25 supporters, officials from the Kangwon National University Career Plus Center, and representatives from Gangwon Tourism Organization, totaling 34 participants.

The event proceeded with team project presentations, awards for outstanding supporters, certificate presentations, sharing of activity reflections, a luncheon, and commemorative photos. Notably, during the team project presentations, proposals for programs to revitalize local exhibition complex projects and the results of on-site operation training were shared, highlighting tangible achievements.

For outstanding participation, Choi Hyunjin (junior at Kangwon National University) received the Grand Prize, while Lim Juhyeok (senior at Kangwon National University) and Ha Eunbyeol (junior at Kangwon National University) were awarded Excellence Prizes. The awards were personally presented by Choi Sunghyun, CEO of Gangwon Tourism Organization.

Choi Sunghyun, CEO of Gangwon Tourism Organization, stated, "To enhance the MICE competitiveness of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, the role of young talent with practical field experience is crucial," adding, "We hope that the experience accumulated through this program will serve as a foundation for the future development of the regional industry."

Gangwon Tourism Organization also announced plans to continue expanding youth talent development programs by broadening practical MICE projects, strengthening specialized education, and fostering collaboration with local organizations.

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