Sacheon, Aerospace City, to Showcase Itself to the World through "Tour de Gyeongnam 2026"

Sacheon Stage to Be Held on June 11
From Korea Aerospace Administration to Sacheon 2nd General Industrial Complex
Comprehensive System for Traffic Control, Safety Management, and Volunteer Operations
Promoting Sacheon’s Image as an Aerospace and Marine Tourism City

Sacheon City has begun full-scale preparations to support the successful hosting of the Sacheon Stage of the international road cycling competition, the "Tour de Gyeongnam 2026."

On May 20, the city announced that it has established a comprehensive support plan, including traffic control, safety management, and volunteer operations, and is building a cooperative system with relevant organizations to ensure thorough preparation for the event.

The "Tour de Gyeongnam 2026" is an international road cycling competition jointly hosted and organized by Gyeongsangnam-do Province, the Gyeongsangnam-do Sports Council, the Korea (Gyeongnam) Cycling Federation, and the host cities and counties. The event will take place over five days, from June 9 to 13, across five cities and counties in Gyeongnam—Geoje, Tongyeong, Sacheon, Namhae, and Changwon.

[Photo by Sacheon City] Sacheon City, Tour de Gyeongnam 2026 Sacheon Stage Hosting Poster

This year’s competition will feature a total of 25 teams, including professional and continental teams from 19 countries, with approximately 1,000 participants including athletes, staff, and spectators, all set to engage in fierce competition throughout Gyeongnam.

The Sacheon Stage will be held on June 11, starting at 9 a.m. from the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) and will cover a 126.1 km course ending at Sacheon’s 2nd General Industrial Complex.

To ensure smooth race operations and the safety of citizens on the day of the event, the city is focusing on major road traffic control and course safety measures. Since the event will be held on a weekday and inconvenience to citizens is anticipated, a total of 185 personnel—including police, the Model Drivers’ Association, and volunteers—will be deployed on-site to strengthen safety management at major intersections and control zones.

Additionally, banners and signboards providing information on traffic control and parking will be installed along key sections to enhance public awareness, and the city plans to actively work to minimize inconvenience to residents.

Volunteers will be recruited from May 18 to 29, with approximately 100 participants, including Sacheon City officials, selected to assist with race operations, course safety management, and traffic control support.

The city expects that this event will widely promote Sacheon’s beautiful marine tourism resources and its image as an aerospace city both domestically and internationally, while also greatly contributing to revitalizing the local economy and enhancing its brand value as a sports tourism destination.

A city official stated, "We are making thorough preparations in close cooperation with relevant organizations to ensure that the Sacheon Stage of the Tour de Gyeongnam 2026 is held safely and successfully," adding, "We ask for the active interest and cooperation of all citizens."

Meanwhile, participating athletes will compete fiercely along the scenic coastline of Gyeongnam, aiming for both stage wins and the overall victory, which is determined by the combined records of all course segments.

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