Yangpyeong County Appoints 'Barefoot Man' Cho Seung-hwan and Singer Jin Hye-jin as Public Relations Ambassadors

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Yangpyeong County appointed 'Barefoot Man Cho Seung-hwan' and 'Singer Jin Hye-jin' as public relations ambassadors for Yangpyeong County at the June monthly meeting held in the Conference Hall on the 5th.

Cho Seung-hwan, known as the 'Barefoot Man,' holds the world record for standing barefoot on ice for 5 hours and 10 minutes and is an international environmental activist continuing various activities to promote the importance of the environment and overcome the climate crisis. Popular singer Jin Hye-jin is also actively engaged in various fields including appearances on 'Trot Shinui Ddutdda' and 'Trot Champion' with her outstanding vocal skills and unique tone.

At the appointment ceremony, Cho Seung-hwan said, "I am honored to be appointed as a public relations ambassador for Yangpyeong, Korea's leading eco-city where people and nature coexist," and added, "As a public relations ambassador, I will do my best to further widely promote Yangpyeong, a pleasant place to live with abundant charm." Singer Jin Hye-jin also stated, "I am pleased to be appointed as an ambassador for Yangpyeong, a premier festival city full of things to see and enjoy, and to promote Yangpyeong," and said, "With affection for Yangpyeong, I will actively promote Yangpyeong's appealing aspects."

County Governor Jeon Jin-seon said, "I am pleased to appoint Cho Seung-hwan and Jin Hye-jin, who are loved in their respective fields and actively working, as public relations ambassadors for Yangpyeong County," and added, "Going forward, I look forward to the two ambassadors' active promotion in widely introducing Yangpyeong's charm."