Photo News President Lee makes surprise visit to Wanggung Elementary School sports day in Iksan…participates in events with students
Suwon NewsUpdated 2026.10.23 12:02
Published 2026.10.23 09:23
Updated 2026.10.23 12:02
"Wanted to visit an elementary school sports day, so I came all the way here"…candid interactions and fruit giftsDons white windbreaker and cheers on students in ball exercises and relay races…surprise visit to Wanggung Elementary School in Iksan"If local schools disappear, the vitality of communities weakens too"…expresses commitment to preserving small schools
President Lee Jae-myung made a surprise visit to Wanggung Elementary School's fall sports day in Iksan, North Jeolla Province on the 22nd, engaging in communication with students and parents.
![[Iksan=Newsis] Reporter Kim Jin-a = President Lee Jae-myung participates in 'ball pool filling' with students at the autumn Happy School Sports Festival held at Wanggung Elementary School in Iksan, North Jeolla Province on the 22nd. 2026.10.22. bluesoda@newsis.com](https://www.suwonilbo.kr/img/write/pa6368b00f01fa42d60fd6107e92e2eba4c8ddac0.jpg)
![[Iksan=Newsis] Reporter Kim Jin-a = President Lee Jae-myung holds the relay race finish line tape and cheers on students at the autumn Happy School Sports Festival held at Wanggung Elementary School in Iksan, North Jeolla Province on the 22nd. 2026.10.22. bluesoda@newsis.com](https://www.suwonilbo.kr/img/write/p634d7115e6e7ce7d4a97d62de688771d58b6a907.jpg)
![[Iksan=Newsis] Reporter Kim Jin-a = President Lee Jae-myung gives high-fives to students at the autumn Happy School Sports Festival held at Wanggung Elementary School in Iksan, North Jeolla Province on the 22nd. 2026.10.22. bluesoda@newsis.com](https://www.suwonilbo.kr/img/write/pcd71f07c760de9901c834e3afbe6695f53b77628.jpg)
![[Iksan=Newsis] Reporter Kim Jin-a = President Lee Jae-myung greets students at the autumn Happy School Sports Festival held at Wanggung Elementary School in Iksan, North Jeolla Province on the 22nd. 2026.10.22. bluesoda@newsis.com](https://www.suwonilbo.kr/img/write/pbb186e04f2063d3cebbbd37550603e6b3eee3ff8.jpg)
![[Iksan=Newsis] Reporter Kim Jin-a = President Lee Jae-myung takes a commemorative photo with students at the autumn Happy School Sports Festival held at Wanggung Elementary School in Iksan, North Jeolla Province on the 22nd. 2026.10.22. bluesoda@newsis.com](https://www.suwonilbo.kr/img/write/pf285f0b993316265ab075664060b6b492b50683c.jpg)
President Lee said, "I wanted to visit an elementary school sports day, so I found this place and came all the way here," and reminded everyone about safety before changing out of his formal attire into athletic wear to directly participate in events such as 'ball moving' and 'ball tossing.'
The president then cheered on the relay race, responded to mutual social media follows, selfie requests, and autograph requests before finishing lunch in the school cafeteria and wrapping up his schedule by presenting fruit gifts to the students.
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