Jeonnam to showcase global capabilities as 7-day thermoelectric
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Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the 104th National Games at the Mokpo General Stadium in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, on Oct. 13.
As the 104th National Games concluded on Monday after seven days of fierce competition with the largest number of athletes in history, Jeollanam-do, which hosted the event, was praised for demonstrating its ability to grow as a 'global tourism, sports and culture city' at home and abroad.
A total of 29,789 athletes, including 19,895 athletes and 9,894 officials, from 17 cities and provinces across the country and 18 overseas countries participated in the event, which was held for the first time in 15 years in Jeonnam.
Jeonnam-do made thorough field-oriented preparation efforts with the city, county, related organizations, and 2 million residents to hold the best national dialogue and emotional games in history.
As a result, athletes, overseas compatriots, and visitors from across the country were highly satisfied during the event, and it was evaluated as a competition that showed off the potential of Jeonnam-do to grow into a 'global tourism, sports, and culture city' at home and abroad.
In fact, the opening ceremony, which was the highlight of the Games, utilized cutting-edge media technologies such as a large fish tank, a performance on a water screen, and a torch relay drone show to present a blueprint for the future of the region in the form of yard games and musical performances.
President Yoon Seok-yul and his wife, who attended the opening ceremony, praised it as "the best stage ever," 카지노사이트랭크 and the audience was awed by every moment.
The opening ceremony was a huge success, with more than 18,000 people attending, and Jeonnam-do, fire, police, and volunteers cooperated to thoroughly manage entry and exit and maintain order before, during, and after the ceremony, and received a passing score for safety management as not a single safety accident occurred.
At the dinner following the opening ceremony, when Governor Kim Young-rok suggested the Gwangju-Yeongam autobahn project, President Yoon Seok-yeol expressed his deep interest, saying, "It can serve as a test bed for artificial intelligence autonomous vehicles and provide opportunities for young people," and said, "I will take care of it in the future," raising expectations for the early realization of new SOC projects in the Southwest region such as the autobahn.
A snack package of specialized breads from Jeollanam-do, such as Wando abalone bread and Haenam sweet potato bread, attracted attention at the opening ceremony of the National Games. It was served to some of the spectators at the opening ceremony, and visitors who tasted it were impressed.
During the Games, 83 colorful promotional pavilions operated by the Mokpo Sports Complex, the main stadium, were a big hit with visitors. The pavilions included pavilions for Jeollanam-do's specialized industries such as tourism, agricultural and water products, ultra-powerful lasers, and excellent small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as pavilions for 15 cities and provinces across the country.
The spontaneous support of the people of the province set a different pace for the Games. More than 17,000 Jeonnam cheerleaders cheered for athletes at each venue, watched games, and provided voluntary service to add to the excitement of the Games.
Restaurants and accommodation facilities were also thoroughly managed so that visitors from Jeonnam could enjoy the flavors of the South and have a comfortable stay.
Gyeongnam Province, Gimhae City, and the organizing committee of the 2027 Chungcheongnam-do Summer World University Games visited Mokpo to learn about the exemplary hosting of the Games, which received a passing score for civic and orderly behavior. 고스톱