Former Daejeon Mayor Yeom Hong-cheol appointed as Jo Jik-wi (Director) for the 2027 Chungcheong U Games

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The Organizing Committee for the 2027 Chungcheong Universiade (U Games) has appointed former Daejeon Metropolitan Mayor Yeom Hong-cheol as Jo Jik-wi (Director).

The committee stated on the 1st, "We have been proceeding with the appointment process for Jo Jik-wi (Director) through the Executive Committee and General Assembly since August," adding that "having received approval from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism on August 31, Yeom (Chairman) officially began their schedule on September 1."

As part of their first official duties, Yeom (Chairman) attended an inauguration ceremony held in the organizing committee's conference room. On this occasion, over 360 organizing committee staff members gathered to congratulate the new chairman and pledged to do their utmost in preparations for the successful hosting of the games during the remaining period.

The committee conveyed that Yeom (Chairman) is regarded as a highly suitable candidate, having served three terms as Daejeon Metropolitan Mayor and possessing extensive administrative experience along with deep understanding of local issues. Based on this background, they plan to strengthen cooperation with the government, four Chungcheong region cities and provinces, the sports community, international university sports federation (FISU), and other domestic and foreign institutional investors, while leading preparations for the games.

In his inauguration speech, Yeom (Chairman) emphasized that "the 2027 Chungcheong Universiade is the first large-scale sports event created by bringing together Daejeon, Sejong, South Chungcheong Province, and North Chungcheong Province as one," and described it as a "Mega Challenge—a grand undertaking that must be built through the power of unity and solidarity among 5.6 million residents of the Chungcheong region, transcending differing administrative systems and conditions."

He further urged, "Let us move forward with confidence, trusting and encouraging one another so that our shared 'Mega Challenge' can blossom into a 'Mega Change' that brings inspiration to both Chungcheong and the world."

The organizing committee plans to review preparation status across key areas including competition operations, athlete villages, transportation, accommodation, and safety following Yeom (Chairman)'s appointment, while finalizing detailed implementation plans. Additionally, they aim to strengthen cooperation frameworks with relevant institutional investors to ensure smooth preparations for the games scheduled from August 1 to 12, 2027.

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