The Korea Federation of Maritime Boys will hold the 2nd National University Dragon Boat Competition to participate in 18 university teams nationwide
Sep 15, 2025
The Korea Federation of Maritime Boys (President Choi Won-hyuk, CEO of HMM Co., Ltd.) will hold the '2nd University Dragon Boat Competition' at Yanghwa Hangang Park in Seoul (the surface between Seonyudo Park) from September 27th (Saturday) to 28th (Sunday), sponsored by the Marine & Fisheries Ministry (Chairman Chung Tae-soon) and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Minister Jeon Jae-soo).
After nine universities participated in the first competition at Gyeongin Ara Waterway (in front of Gyeongin Port Passenger Terminal) last year, nine more universities as well as nine universities participated last year will participate this year, and a total of 18 university teams will burn their youth and passion on the beautiful Han River.
The competition will be held in six events in two categories: 200M and 500M for 22 seats (mixed part) and 12 seats (open part and women's part), with 500M competitions on the first day and 200M competitions on the second day. Depending on the performance of the competition, a total of 22 million won in prize money, as well as awards, trophies and medals such as the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Award will be presented.
In particular, before the start of the game, it has recently emerged as a popular water sport, and provides fresh attractions to participating students and citizens visiting the Han River through a demonstration performance of 'hydro Flyboard', a fantastic water performance flying on the surface.
An official from the Korea Maritime Youth Association said, "This competition is not just a competition, but a festival where university students from all over the country become one through dragon boats. In particular, this competition, which takes place in the middle of the city called the Hangang River in Seoul, will be an opportunity to promote the value of youth, harmony, and passion, and to open a new chapter in university culture through teamwork and energy."
In addition, "We expect many citizens visiting the Han River to experience the dynamic marine sports called Dragon Boat by watching the game in person, which will serve as an opportunity for marine leisure culture to become more popular."
The competition is co-hosted and organized by the Korea Maritime Youth Federation and the Korea Dragon Boat Association, sponsored by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, and sponsored by Sh Suhyup Bank (the new semester of the president), Korea Fishing Port Authority (Chairman Hong Jong-wook), and the Korea Port Logistics Association (Chairman Roh Sam-seok).
After nine universities participated in the first competition at Gyeongin Ara Waterway (in front of Gyeongin Port Passenger Terminal) last year, nine more universities as well as nine universities participated last year will participate this year, and a total of 18 university teams will burn their youth and passion on the beautiful Han River.
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The competition will be held in six events in two categories: 200M and 500M for 22 seats (mixed part) and 12 seats (open part and women's part), with 500M competitions on the first day and 200M competitions on the second day. Depending on the performance of the competition, a total of 22 million won in prize money, as well as awards, trophies and medals such as the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Award will be presented.
In particular, before the start of the game, it has recently emerged as a popular water sport, and provides fresh attractions to participating students and citizens visiting the Han River through a demonstration performance of 'hydro Flyboard', a fantastic water performance flying on the surface.
An official from the Korea Maritime Youth Association said, "This competition is not just a competition, but a festival where university students from all over the country become one through dragon boats. In particular, this competition, which takes place in the middle of the city called the Hangang River in Seoul, will be an opportunity to promote the value of youth, harmony, and passion, and to open a new chapter in university culture through teamwork and energy."
In addition, "We expect many citizens visiting the Han River to experience the dynamic marine sports called Dragon Boat by watching the game in person, which will serve as an opportunity for marine leisure culture to become more popular."
The competition is co-hosted and organized by the Korea Maritime Youth Federation and the Korea Dragon Boat Association, sponsored by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, and sponsored by Sh Suhyup Bank (the new semester of the president), Korea Fishing Port Authority (Chairman Hong Jong-wook), and the Korea Port Logistics Association (Chairman Roh Sam-seok).
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
