Among the sports events are Taekwon-Do, ssirum (Korean wrestling) and tug of war, which are popular among local people.

According to an official of the Central Committee of the Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea, ssirum, swinging and seesaw are gaining popularity in rural areas.

National sports contests are held on nationwide or regional scale on major holidays.

Meanwhile, folk games like shuttlecock, kite-flying and top spinning have been encouraged among school children.