Uiwang City Fully Cancels '2025 Wangsong Lake New Year's Day Sunrise Festival'

[Suwon Ilbo=Park Chan-hyuk Reporter] Uiwang City announced on the 30th that it has decided to fully cancel the '2025 Uiwang Wangsong Lake New Year's Day Sunrise Festival' that was scheduled for January 1, 2025.

The city added that this decision was made to participate in the nationwide atmosphere of mourning for the Jeju Air passenger plane tragedy at Muan International Airport that occurred on the 29th.

Mayor Kim Seong-je of Uiwang City stated, "We pray for the repose of the souls of the accident victims and extend our deepest condolences to their bereaved families," adding, "We ask for the understanding of citizens who have shown interest and support for the sunrise festival, and we hope all citizens will welcome the new year in a calm and safe manner."