The National Saemangeum Reclamation Museum (Director Kim Hang-sul) held the '3rd National Children's Writing Contest Awards Ceremony' and the event 'Into the World of Saemangeum!' at the museum on the 31st.

This competition was an event where elementary school students from across the country expressed their hopes for the future of Saemangeum through writing. The event was brightened by the presence of winners and sponsors, as well as officials from the Saemangeum Development Agency, including Vice Chairman Jo Hong-nam, President Na Kyung-gyun of the Saemangeum Development Corporation, and President Yoon Seok-jeong of the Jeonbuk Ilbo.

Park Dong-gyu, the head judge and honorary professor at Seoul National University, commented, "Children's writings contain a pure perspective towards the future of Saemangeum," and evaluated them as "the true protagonists of Saemangeum."

Starting this year, children's works containing hopes for the future of Saemangeum have been translated into English to create a stage for sharing with people around the world. It is expected that this will be a step towards Saemangeum becoming a global destination.

Furthermore, the awards ceremony was enriched with various cultural programs. A congratulatory performance by tenor Seok Sang-geun and a calligraphy performance titled 'Into the World of Saemangeum' by calligrapher Hong Han-pyo received applause. Additionally, at the museum's outdoor lawn square, children participated in 'Launching Hopeful Paper Airplanes' together.