Yongin City Successfully Wraps Up "Bukeok Bukeok Festa" with Park Seri... A Weekend Filled with Reading Enthusiasm

Yongin City Hosts "Bukeok Bukeok Festa" at SERI PAK with Yongin
Diverse Programs Including Park Seri's Essay Talk and a Lecture by Author Jung Sehee
Mayor Lee Sangil: "With Yongin's High Reading Rate, I Hope Citizens Get Even Closer to Books"

Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Sangil) announced on April 20 that the "Bukeok Bukeok Festa with YES24" was held at "SERI PAK with Yongin" in Mapyeong-dong, Cheoin-gu, on April 19 to commemorate World Book Day.

Lee Sangil, mayor of Yongin Special City (left), attended the 'Bukjeok Bukjeok Festa' held at SERI PAK with Yongin on the 19th and toured the event site with Director Seri Park. Provided by Yongin City

This event was organized under the theme of "Awakening the Joy of Reading in Everyday Life" to mark World Book Day (April 23), established by UNESCO. In collaboration with YES24, Korea's largest online bookstore, the event featured lectures, a bazaar, and hands-on programs, offering unique content that combined sports and literature.

A book bazaar with around 5,000 volumes was held at the venue, and the proceeds from sales on the day will be donated as a fund to promote sports, culture, and the arts for children and youth.

Former Olympic women's golf team coach Park Seri hosted a talk program based on her essay "SERI, Life Is Rich," engaging with citizens and drawing significant attention.

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, attended the "Buzzy Buzzy Festa" held on the 19th at SERI PAK with Yongin and gave a greeting. Provided by Yongin City

Jung Sehee, author of the bestseller "The Brain on the Road," gave a lecture titled "Running Protects Brain Health," offering an engaging introduction to the relationship between physical activity and brain health.

Additionally, a flea market, hands-on programs, and stage performances provided a variety of attractions and activities for visitors to enjoy.

Mayor Lee Sangil attended the event, visited the book bazaar and hands-on booths, exchanged greetings with citizens, and encouraged the staff and organizers.

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, attended the 'BukjeokBukjeok Festa' held at SERI PAK with Yongin on the 19th and visited the book bazaar booth. Provided by Yongin City

Mayor Lee stated, "Since this space opened in May last year, Director Park Seri has consistently engaged with citizens by running a variety of cultural and sports programs. Yongin City has a citizen reading rate of 54%, which is higher than the national average of 43%, showing that many citizens enjoy reading. This event, co-hosted with YES24 to allow people to purchase books in nearly new condition at affordable prices, is especially meaningful."

He added, "I hope everyone enjoys a happy day reading books with family on this beautiful spring day, attending Director Park Seri's essay talk, and enjoying great performances."

Director Park Seri shared her thoughts, saying, "It was truly wonderful to be so close to the citizens of Yongin," and added, "Today, I was reminded once again that a single book can give someone the courage they need in life."

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, attended the 'Bukjeok Bukjeok Festa' held at SERI PAK with Yongin on the 19th and greeted the citizens. Provided by Yongin City

SERI PAK with Yongin, which opened in May last year, is a sports and cultural complex space created by remodeling the spectator stands of the former Yongin Sports Complex at 704 Mapyeong-dong. It has become a cultural hub where citizens can connect through a variety of programs.

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