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Jeonbuk State, in collaboration with the Jeonbuk State Office of Education and Jeonbuk Physicl Education Middle & High School, is continuing international exchange and friendship through sports by delivering sports equipment donated by students to youth in three African nations. On the 5th, the State and the Office of Education held a send-off ceremony at Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School for the project titled “Re; Play Together, Jeonbuk Sports Friendship Gifts,” shipping the items to Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Namibia. The theme, ‘Re; Play Together,’ signifies resuming games (Re; Play) that had been halted due to a shortage of soccer balls and sports gear, this time together with Jeonbuk.

This initiative goes beyond mere material support; it aims to practice solidarity and friendship across borders through sports and to expand the foundation for exchange among future generations. In particular, sharing equipment that students actually used spreads the value of sharing while extending Jeonbuk’s international sports diplomacy into schools and the local community. The project originated from visits last year by officials from Zimbabwe and Namibia, with whom Jeonbuk has maintained international sports exchanges. During their visit to Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School, they requested support for sports equipment. Students readily agreed to contribute, leading to a broader international exchange program supported by the State, the Office of Education, and the school. The donated items total 616 pieces across 12 sports, including soccer, taekwondo, shooting, archery, swimming, etc. —comprising both gear previously used by students and new items collected for this project. The equipment will be delivered to the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture and National Olympic Committees of each country via Zimbabwean diplomatic missions and international shipping. It will then be distributed to young athletes and youth active in organizations such as the Kirsty Coventry Academy in Zimbabwe, the Waitaka Taekwondo Club in Kenya, and the MTC Hopsol Youth Soccer League in Namibia.

Kim Jong-phil, Director General of Jeonbuk State’s 2036 Summer Olympics Bid Department, stated: “I hope the precious sports items that nurtured the dreams of our Jeonbuk students will serve as a new source of hope for African youth. Moving forward, we will continue to promote international exchange through sports, guided by the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) core values of inclusion and solidarity.” Im Young-gun, Director of Arts, Physical Ed & Health Division at the Jeonbuk State Office of Education, said, “It was a meaningful opportunity for our students to put into practice the spirit of sportsmanship through sharing and caring while developing a global perspective. We hope that the students’ small but heartfelt gesture will be warmly received by young people in Africa.”

Meanwhile, Jeonbuk State has been steadily expanding its international sports network by dispatching a Taekwondo demonstration team to the World Taekwondo U-21 Championship in Kenya, participating in the World Union of Olympic Cities General Assembly, and broadening sports exchanges with African nations. Starting with the “Sports Friendship Gift” pilot project, Jeonbuk State plans to consider expanding the countries and sports covered by the initiative, while also promoting the hosting of international sporting events and exchange programs inviting young athletes from overseas, with the goal of developing Jeonbuk into a specialized international sports city.

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Jeonbuk Promotes Sustainability with ‘Sports Eco-Plogging’ for Olympic Day

Jeonbuk State, Korea: Ahead of Olympic Day on June 23, Jeonbuk State hosted the “Jeonbuk Sports Eco-Plogging*” event on the 19th around the Hamyeol Olympic Sports Center in Iksan.

Plogging is a portmanteau of the Swedish phrase ‘plocka upp’ (to pick up) and ‘jogging.’ It refers to the eco-friendly activity of picking up litter while jogging, which has recently gained global popularity. The event was organized to highlight “Sustainability,” a core value emphasized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It aims to encourage a healthy

lifestyle through exercise while protecting the environment, ultimately spreading an eco-friendly sports culture throughout the province. The event brought together around 70 participants, including officials from the sports departments of Jeonbuk State and its 14 municipalities, the Jeonbuk State Sports Council, the Iksan City Management Corporation, and the Olympic Bid Promotion Supporters. Together, they cleaned up the Hamyeol Olympic Sports Center and the surrounding Hamyeol town area, picking up discarded litter.

This year’s event aligned with the IOC’s “Let’s Move” campaign slogan, “YOU CAN DO THIS,” which delivers a message that anyone can easily participate in sports and physical activities. The campaign encourages people to improve their health and stay active through small, daily movements. In line with this philosophy, participants kicked off the event by practicing traditional Korean stretching exercises (Gukmin Chejo) and learning proper jogging techniques. After touring the Hamyeol Olympic Sports Center*, they read a joint declaration pledging to prioritize the environment in all sports-related administration.

* Hamyeol Olympic Sports Center: As a legacy facility of the 1988 Seoul Olympics that still bears the Olympic rings and the Seoul 1988 logo, the center was established in 2000 with support from the National Sports Promotion Fund. Since then, it has served as a vital community sports hub, promoting the health of residents in the northern region of Iksan.

The declaration reflects a commitment to enhancing the health and happiness of citizens while leaving a clean environment for future generations. Jeonbuk’s

sports officials pledged to adopt eco-friendly materials and energy-saving methods when constructing and operating sports facilities. They also vowed to expand eco-friendly programs that minimize environmental damage during marine, water, and mountain leisure sports, and committed to realizing “Zero-Waste Jeonbuk Sports Events” by reducing waste during competitions.

“We hope this event, organized to mark Olympic Day, serves as an opportunity to promote health through exercise while protecting the environment,” said Yoo Hee-sook, Director General of the 2036 Olympics Bid Department. “Moving forward, we will continue to implement various policies and programs to spread an eco-friendly sports culture and elevate Jeonbuk’s brand value as an international sports city.“

Meanwhile, Olympic Day is an international celebration established in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games and the founding of the IOC. Every year on June 23, various events are held worldwide to encourage sports participation and spread Olympic values.

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Jeonbuk Promotes Sustainability with ‘Sports Eco-Plogging’ for Olympic Day

Jeonbuk State, Korea: Ahead of Olympic Day on June 23, Jeonbuk State hosted the “Jeonbuk Sports Eco-Plogging*” event on the 19th around the Hamyeol Olympic Sports Center in Iksan.

Plogging is a portmanteau of the Swedish phrase ‘plocka upp’ (to pick up) and ‘jogging.’ It refers to the eco-friendly activity of picking up litter while jogging, which has recently gained global popularity. The event was organized to highlight “Sustainability,” a core value emphasized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It aims to encourage a healthy

lifestyle through exercise while protecting the environment, ultimately spreading an eco-friendly sports culture throughout the province. The event brought together around 70 participants, including officials from the sports departments of Jeonbuk State and its 14 municipalities, the Jeonbuk State Sports Council, the Iksan City Management Corporation, and the Olympic Bid Promotion Supporters. Together, they cleaned up the Hamyeol Olympic Sports Center and the surrounding Hamyeol town area, picking up discarded litter.

This year’s event aligned with the IOC’s “Let’s Move” campaign slogan, “YOU CAN DO THIS,” which delivers a message that anyone can easily participate in sports and physical activities. The campaign encourages people to improve their health and stay active through small, daily movements. In line with this philosophy, participants kicked off the event by practicing traditional Korean stretching exercises (Gukmin Chejo) and learning proper jogging techniques. After touring the Hamyeol Olympic Sports Center*, they read a joint declaration pledging to prioritize the environment in all sports-related administration.

* Hamyeol Olympic Sports Center: As a legacy facility of the 1988 Seoul Olympics that still bears the Olympic rings and the Seoul 1988 logo, the center was established in 2000 with support from the National Sports Promotion Fund. Since then, it has served as a vital community sports hub, promoting the health of residents in the northern region of Iksan.

The declaration reflects a commitment to enhancing the health and happiness of citizens while leaving a clean environment for future generations. Jeonbuk’s

sports officials pledged to adopt eco-friendly materials and energy-saving methods when constructing and operating sports facilities. They also vowed to expand eco-friendly programs that minimize environmental damage during marine, water, and mountain leisure sports, and committed to realizing “Zero-Waste Jeonbuk Sports Events” by reducing waste during competitions.

“We hope this event, organized to mark Olympic Day, serves as an opportunity to promote health through exercise while protecting the environment,” said Yoo Hee-sook, Director General of the 2036 Olympics Bid Department. “Moving forward, we will continue to implement various policies and programs to spread an eco-friendly sports culture and elevate Jeonbuk’s brand value as an international sports city.“

Meanwhile, Olympic Day is an international celebration established in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games and the founding of the IOC. Every year on June 23, various events are held worldwide to encourage sports participation and spread Olympic values.

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Jeonbuk State, in collaboration with the Jeonbuk State Office of Education and Jeonbuk Physicl Education Middle & High School, is continuing international exchange and friendship through sports by delivering sports equipment donated by students to youth in three African nations. On the 5th, the State and the Office of Education held a send-off ceremony at Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School for the project titled “Re; Play Together, Jeonbuk Sports Friendship Gifts,” shipping the items to Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Namibia. The theme, ‘Re; Play Together,’ signifies resuming games (Re; Play) that had been halted due to a shortage of soccer balls and sports gear, this time together with Jeonbuk.

This initiative goes beyond mere material support; it aims to practice solidarity and friendship across borders through sports and to expand the foundation for exchange among future generations. In particular, sharing equipment that students actually used spreads the value of sharing while extending Jeonbuk’s international sports diplomacy into schools and the local community. The project originated from visits last year by officials from Zimbabwe and Namibia, with whom Jeonbuk has maintained international sports exchanges. During their visit to Jeonbuk Sports Middle & High School, they requested support for sports equipment. Students readily agreed to contribute, leading to a broader international exchange program supported by the State, the Office of Education, and the school. The donated items total 616 pieces across 12 sports, including soccer, taekwondo, shooting, archery, swimming, etc. —comprising both gear previously used by students and new items collected for this project. The equipment will be delivered to the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture and National Olympic Committees of each country via Zimbabwean diplomatic missions and international shipping. It will then be distributed to young athletes and youth active in organizations such as the Kirsty Coventry Academy in Zimbabwe, the Waitaka Taekwondo Club in Kenya, and the MTC Hopsol Youth Soccer League in Namibia.

Kim Jong-phil, Director General of Jeonbuk State’s 2036 Summer Olympics Bid Department, stated: “I hope the precious sports items that nurtured the dreams of our Jeonbuk students will serve as a new source of hope for African youth. Moving forward, we will continue to promote international exchange through sports, guided by the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) core values of inclusion and solidarity.” Im Young-gun, Director of Arts, Physical Ed & Health Division at the Jeonbuk State Office of Education, said, “It was a meaningful opportunity for our students to put into practice the spirit of sportsmanship through sharing and caring while developing a global perspective. We hope that the students’ small but heartfelt gesture will be warmly received by young people in Africa.”

Meanwhile, Jeonbuk State has been steadily expanding its international sports network by dispatching a Taekwondo demonstration team to the World Taekwondo U-21 Championship in Kenya, participating in the World Union of Olympic Cities General Assembly, and broadening sports exchanges with African nations. Starting with the “Sports Friendship Gift” pilot project, Jeonbuk State plans to consider expanding the countries and sports covered by the initiative, while also promoting the hosting of international sporting events and exchange programs inviting young athletes from overseas, with the goal of developing Jeonbuk into a specialized international sports city.

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