Mayor Lee Sangil Visits Futsal, Museum, and Pro League Sites... Field Engagement in "Football City Yongin"

Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin, Attends Futsal Tournament, Museum Exhibition, and Pro League in Succession
Special Exhibition Opens to Commemorate the Founding of Yongin FC
"Yongin FC Together with Citizens, Will Become a Leading City of Korean Football," Says Mayor Lee

On March 21, Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin Special City, demonstrated active engagement with citizens by visiting various football sites throughout Yongin, which is emerging as a "football city." Starting with the workplace futsal tournament that day, Mayor Lee also attended the opening ceremony of a special exhibition at the Yongin City Museum and then visited the FK2 Futsal League stadium in succession.

Lee Sang-il, mayor of Yongin Special City, is taking a commemorative photo with the Yongin city players at the "2026 Workplace Futsal Tournament with Yongin FC" held on the 21st. Provided by Yongin City

Yisangil, Mayor of Yongin Special City, encouraged the participating players at the "2026 Workplace Futsal Tournament with Yongin FC" on the 21st. Provided by Yongin City

That morning at Giheung Lespia, the "2026 Workplace Futsal Tournament with Yongin FC" was held, with approximately 200 participants from 12 workplace teams in the region engaging in spirited competition.

After visiting the tournament venue and cheering on the participating teams, Mayor Lee also attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 special exhibition, "Together Kickoff, Our Football City Yongin," at Yongin City Museum.

This exhibition was organized to commemorate the founding of Yongin FC as a citizen club and to highlight the development of regional football, from the early days of Korean football through Yongin Football Center to the establishment of Yongin FC.

The exhibition introduces the Yongin Football Center, Yongin FC, and the supporter culture, with an emphasis on the idea that "the citizens are the main actors of the citizen club," aiming to convey the value of the local community formed through football.

About 150 people, including Mayor Lee, the Yongin FC team, supporters, and citizens, attended the opening ceremony.

Mayor Lee and the Yongin FC team toured the exhibition together with citizens, naturally mingling with family visitors and demonstrating Yongin FC's commitment to being a club for the community.

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, attended the opening ceremony of "Kickoff Together, Our Football City Yongin" held at the Yongin City Museum on the 21st and participated in the ribbon-cutting with the attendees. Provided by Yongin City

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, attended the opening ceremony of "Kickoff Together, Our Soccer City Yongin" held at the Yongin City Museum on the 21st and is viewing the exhibition with the attendees. Provided by Yongin City

In his opening remarks, Mayor Lee stated, "It is very meaningful that this special exhibition was organized at the time when Yongin FC, as a citizen club, began its journey with the home opening match on March 1, allowing us to experience the history of Korean football and Yongin's football legacy in one place. I would like to thank the museum, all those involved in preparing the exhibition, the Yongin FC team, and the citizens who joined us."

Mayor Lee also said, "I hope Yongin FC players will deliver enjoyment and pride to the citizens with their excellent performance. I also encourage citizens to explore the past and present of Korean and Yongin football through the exhibition and give even more support to Yongin FC."

The exhibition runs until December 6 of this year in the first-floor special exhibition room at Yongin City Museum, featuring a total of 65 items, including football boots from Kim Yongshik, the godfather of Korean football, the championship trophy of Yongin Football Center, and autographed balls and uniforms from national team players including Son Heungmin.

In the afternoon, the "2025-26 FK2 Futsal League" Yongin Jisol FS home match was held at Yongin Indoor Gymnasium.

Before the game, Mayor Lee visited the venue to encourage the team, saying, "It is meaningful to have a professional futsal league in Yongin. It is a great pride for Yongin that Yongin Jisol FS achieved outstanding results in the FK2 League and was promoted to the first division."

Lee Sangil, mayor of Yongin Special City, visited the Yongin Jisol FS Stadium on the 21st to encourage the players of the '2025-26 FK2 Futsal League'. Provided by Yongin City

Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin Special City, visited the Yongin Jisol FS Stadium on the 21st to encourage the players of the '2025-26 FK2 Futsal League.' Provided by Yongin City

Mayor Lee added, "We will continue to provide ongoing support and attention so that both recreational and professional sports can grow together. I also hope the players will play wonderful matches without injury."

That day, Yongin Jisol FS won the match against Daegu FS, securing the FK2 Futsal League championship.

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