Sokcho City, contest for old photos and stories of Seorak-dong ahead of ‘Seorak Maple Festival’

Selected photos and stories will be used for exhibition and promotion at the Seorak Maple Festival on the 24th and 25th.

(Sokcho = Yonhap News) Reporter Ryu Ho-jun = Gangwon-do Sokcho City is recruiting photos containing old scenes and memories of Seorak-dong ahead of the '2026 Seorak Maple Festival'.

The city announced on the 12th that it, along with the Seorak Hwachae Village Management Social Cooperative, will accept old photos and related stories taken in Seorak-dong online until 3 p.m. on the 19th.

This event was designed to share the memories of Seorak-dong that families have kept, and to use old scenery and stories captured in photos as festival content.

Recruitment targets are past photos taken with Seorak-dong and Seorak Mountain in the background.

You can submit photos containing old scenes and memories of Seorak-dong, such as photos taken during a school trip to Mt. Seorak or group photos with friends, along with a story.

Those wishing to participate can register their photos and stories through the QR code or application link in the event promotional materials.

The city plans to select 20 participants and give them Onnuri gift certificates worth 10,000 won via mobile phone.

The selection results will be notified individually after the application deadline, and the selected photos and stories can be used for exhibitions at the festival and promotional content.

The Seorak Maple Festival will be held from the 24th to the 25th in the parking lot of District C in Seorak-dong.

A variety of events will be held, including an opening ceremony, resident talent shows, magic performances, and experiential events.

Mayor Lee Byeong-seon said, "My parents' photo album contains the old days of Seorak-dong and the precious time spent there. We hope for a lot of interest and participation so that we can share photos and stories that we have kept for a long time and make new memories at the festival site."