Greetings from the President
Welcome.
I am Lee Soon-yeoul, President of the Yeoju Sejong Culture and Tourism Foundation.
Yeoju is traversed by the Namhangang River, whose local stretch is affectionately known as the “Yeogang.” Along its waters lie golden fields and breathtaking landscapes of such beauty that even celebrated writers and poets of the past could not pass through without taking notice.
Throughout the four seasons, the Yeogang has bestowed abundance upon the region, embracing us warmly in the distinct colors of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The people of Yeoju established their communities along the river, which has served both as the foundation of their livelihoods and as a cherished place of leisure. Over the centuries, culture and the arts have flourished along its banks.
Yeoju's fertile land gave rise to a rich tradition of rice farming and harvest festivals that brought people together. It is also home to a thriving ceramic culture, the eternal resting place of King Sejong the Great, and the birthplace of Empress Myeongseong. These traditions and cultural legacies are why Yeoju is celebrated as a city where humanity and nature, culture and history live and breathe together.
Yeoju also boasts remarkable natural scenery unlike anything else in the Seoul metropolitan area. Its mountains and rivers offer residents of the greater capital region an exceptional place to relax, explore, and enjoy themselves without having to travel beyond Gyeonggi Province.
Just as Yeoju's culture developed naturally along its rivers and mountains, the Foundation continues to grow as a trusted companion to the people of Yeoju. Having cultivated a vibrant landscape of culture and the arts, we are now strengthening our expertise with the aim of establishing Yeoju as one of Korea's leading tourism destinations.
Just as small streams converge to form a mighty river, the Foundation will continue to advance cultural, artistic, and tourism initiatives for our citizens, one step at a time. Through these efforts, we will help Yeoju flourish as a leading city of culture and tourism.
Like the Yeogang, which reveals a different beauty from morning to evening and from spring to winter, the Yeoju Sejong Culture and Tourism Foundation will move forward with the changing times and continue to share the beauty of Yeoju with all our citizens.
Lee Soon-yeoul
President, Yeoju Sejong Culture and Tourism Foundation
history
2025
- October 31 Gangcheonseom Island Selected as an “Outstanding Public Campground of 2025”
- September 29 Lee Soon-yeoul Reappointed as President
- August 20 Gangcheonseom Island Certified as a “Representative Wellness Tourism Destination of Gyeonggi Province”
- July 1 Began Operating the Public Market (Yeoju Ceramic Sales Center) under Entrusted Management
- July 1 Began Operating the Yeoju City Phone Museum under Entrusted Management
- July 1 Began Operating Art Museum RYE under Entrusted Management
- April 1 Began Operating the Namhangang Suspension Bridge under Entrusted Management
- March 1 Began Operating the Yeoju Bicycle Tourism Promotion Project under Entrusted Management
- February 11 The Yeoju Ceramic Festival and Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival Selected as 2025 Gyeonggi Tourism Festivals by the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization
- January 1 Began Operating the Dojananal Center under Entrusted Management
- January 1 Organizational Restructuring: President, One Office, Two Bureaus, and Eight Teams
2024
- November 1 Gangcheonseom Campground Opened
- September 30 Organizational Restructuring: President, Secretary-General, and Seven Teams
- February 2 The Yeoju Ceramic Festival and Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival Selected as 2024 Gyeonggi Tourism Festivals by the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization
2023
- December 19 The Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival Selected as a 2024-2025 Cultural Tourism Festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
- October 6 Geumeun Morae Small Art Museum Opened
- February 28 The Yeoju Ceramic Festival Selected as a 2023 Gyeonggi Tourism Festival by the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization
- January 1 Began Operating the Gangcheonseom Healing Center under Entrusted Management
- January 1 Organizational Restructuring: President, Secretary-General, and Six Teams
2022
- November 24 Yeoju Sejong Culture and Tourism Foundation Relaunched with an Expanded Mandate
- September 29 Lee Soon-yeoul Inaugurated as President
2021
- December 24 The Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival Selected as a 2022–2023 Cultural Tourism Festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
- December 17 Empty House Art Space Opened
- December 1 Certified as a “Family-Friendly Institution” by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family
- March 24 Organizational Restructuring: President, Secretary-General, and Five Teams
2019
- December 27 The Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival Selected as a 2020–2021 Cultural Tourism Festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
- May 7 Kim Jin-oh Inaugurated as President, Marking the Transition to a Private-Sector Expert Leadership System
2018
- December 31 The Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival Designated as a Promising Cultural Tourism Festival for 2019 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
- July 1 Lee Hang-jin Inaugurated as President in His Capacity as Mayor of Yeoju
- January 2 Began Operating Sejong Gugakdang, Yeoju Civic Center, the Outdoor Performance Venue, and Empress Myeongseong’s Birthplace under Entrusted Management
2017
- November 21 Official Launch of the Yeoju Sejong Cultural Foundation
- November 15 Won Kyung-hee Inaugurated as President in His Capacity as Mayor of Yeoju
- November 15 Yeoju Sejong Cultural Foundation Registered as a Nonprofit Foundation
- August 4 Ordinance on the Establishment and Operation of the Yeoju Sejong Cultural Foundation Enacted
contact us
Address
Zip Code : 12636
7-1, Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Telephone 82(31)881-9690
Fax 82(31)881-0211
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