Suwon Designated City Recruits Participants for '2026 King Jeongjo and Lady Hong of Hyegyeong Selection Contest' Until 15th

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jeong Jun-sung] Suwon Designated City announced on the 4th that it is recruiting citizens to play the roles of King Jeongjo and Lady Hong of Hyegyeong for the '2026 King Jeongjo Royal Procession Joint Reenactment' event until the 15th.

At the 2026 King Jeongjo and Lady Hong of Hyegyeong Selection Contest to be held on June 7, one citizen will be selected for the role of King Jeongjo and one for the role of Lady Hong of Hyegyeong. The selected citizens will take on major roles in the Suwon section of the 2026 King Jeongjo Royal Procession and participate in pre-event promotional activities.

Applicants must be citizens with residence, business location, or workplace in Suwon as of the selection date. The role of King Jeongjo requires males aged 30-49 (born 1996-1977), and the role of Lady Hong of Hyegyeong requires females aged 52-60 (born 1974-1966).

Applicants must submit application documents including an application form to Suwon Cultural Center by visiting in person or via email (cc440sw@daum.net) by the 15th. The application form must include a recommendation letter from the district chief or city council member of the residential area. For more details, visit the Suwon Cultural Center website.

Document screening will take place on the 20th, followed by an orientation on the 29th. The selection contest is scheduled to be held at 7 p.m. on June 7 at Hwaseong Haenggung Palace Plaza in Suwon.

Inquiries: Suwon Cultural Center (031-244-2161~2), Suwon City Tourism Division (031-5191-2454)