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Baebang-eup celebrates reaching 100,000 residents
Baebang-eup in Asan celebrated reaching 100,000 residents with a cultural event held over three days, from October 23 to 25.
The event took place near the township’s administrative welfare center and featured performances by local artists, along with activities and exhibits for families.
Environmental activities included a cleanup and a green concert, linked to a carbon-neutral plogging day.
Organizers also unveiled a monument marking the population milestone and held a celebration for the 100,000th resident.
The milestone reflects the township’s population growth, which its head credited to residents’ interest and efforts.
The township head said he would work with residents and provide support to help make Baebang-eup a better place to live.
Baebang-eup in Asan held a three-day event to mark reaching 100,000 residents.
The event took place from October 23 to 25 around the Baebang-eup Administrative Welfare Center.
Activities included cultural performances, family-oriented booths and environmental events.
The program also included the unveiling of a monument and a celebration for the 100,000th resident.
Baebang-eup chief Kang Han-yong said the milestone resulted from residents’ interest and efforts.
- Who
- Baebang-eup, a township in Asan, held the event.
- What
- A three-day cultural event marked the township reaching 100,000 residents.
- When
- October 23 to 25, 2026.
- Where
- Around the Baebang-eup Administrative Welfare Center in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
- Why
- To celebrate Baebang-eup reaching a population of 100,000.
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Baebang-eup held the three-day cultural event around its Administrative Welfare Center.
Yonhap reported that the event had taken place.
- Population milestone
- 100,000 residents
- Event dates
- October 23–25, 2026
- Location
- Baebang-eup Administrative Welfare Center area, Asan
- Commemorative feature
- Monument unveiling and celebration for the 100,000th resident
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Baebang-eup reaching a population of 100,000 is the result of residents’ interest and efforts.