Under-17 FIFA World Youth Football Championship Welcomes Guests

Jangan-gu (District Head Park Seung-geun) launched a welcoming initiative on the 18th for the successful hosting of the '2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup,' which will run for 23 days through September 9th.

The district will operate a cleaning control situation room and mobile collection teams from September 13th to September 6th, conducting comprehensive management of cleanliness around the stadium as well as major arterial roads.

Additionally, the district will conduct hygiene inspections at accommodation and food service establishments, and has organized an outdoor advertising regulation team to address illegal and substandard outdoor advertisements and crack down on street vendors.

During the tournament, the district plans to deploy city hall civil servants as information guides to provide convenience to spectators and prevent safety accidents, and will promote public awareness campaigns on prohibiting illegal parking and maintaining basic public order.

A district official stated, "Through thorough tournament preparations and environmental improvements, we will do our best to showcase Suwon as a place people will want to visit again for both domestic and international tourists."

Meanwhile, among the U-17 World Youth Football Championship matches, Suwon Sports Complex will host opening matches on the 18th including Costa Rica vs. Togo (5:00 p.m.) and Korea vs. Peru (8:00 p.m.), followed by preliminary rounds 2 and 3 on the 21st and 26th, the Round of 16 on the 29th, and the semifinal on September 6th.