Chungcheongbuk-do

2027 Chungcheong Universiade Makes Its First Appearance to the World at the Rhine-Ruhr Closing Ceremony - Flag Handover, Speech by Organizing Committee Chair, and Cultural Performance Showcase Chungcheong’s Presence - Chungcheongbuk-do announced that on July 28, the four governors of the Chungcheong-do region―Lee Jang-woo (Daejeon), Choi Min-ho (Sejong), Kim Young-hwan (Chungbuk), and Kim Tae-heum (Chungnam)―attended the closing ceremony of the 2025 Rhine-Ruhr Summer Universiade, held at the Nord Landscape Park in Duisburg, Germany, on July 27 (local time). During the ceremony, they received the event flag and officially presented Chungcheong-do’s determination to host the next Universiade to the world. The closing ceremony marked the conclusion of the 12-day competition (July 16？27), with numerous delegations, organizing committee members, and media representatives from various countries in attendance. Following the official program and cultural performances, a presentation introducing the next host region, Chungcheong-do, was held. Kang Chang-hee, Chair of the Universiade Organizing Committee, delivered an official speech, sharing the meaning of the Universiade and the vision for the 2027 Games, offering a warm first greeting to the world. A promotional video showcased the image of Chungcheong-do as a region where tradition and future coexist, along with the preparations for the Games. The final cultural performance combined pansori, electronic music, and a live show, captivating the global audience with a stage that harmonized tradition and modernity. Governor Kim Young-hwan of Chungcheongbuk-do stated, “Attending this closing ceremony marks a symbolic starting point to showcase Chungcheong-do’s capabilities to the world,” adding, “Chungcheongbuk-do will work hand in hand with other provinces to ensure that the 2027 Universiade becomes a stage for global youth exchange and growth.” The 2027 Chungcheong Summer Universiade will be an international multi-sport event jointly hosted by the four Chungcheong provinces. It is expected to serve as a model for shared responsibilities, mutual economic benefits, balanced development, and cooperative growth. The Games will be held from August 1 to 12, 2027, featuring 18 sports, including fencing and gymnastics, with participation from 150 countries and approximately 15,000 athletes. In Chungbuk, eight events will be hosted, including athletics, archery, basketball, artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, and rowing.