A Proud Moment: My Child Sings for the President at Korea’s First National Fire Hospital Opening Ceremony

South Korea’s first National Fire Hospital officially opened on August 11, 2026. The Wolgok Elementary School Choir was invited to perform after winning the 2026 Chungcheongbuk-do 119 Fire Safety Children’s Song Competition. My eldest child performed two songs on stage in front of the President of South Korea.

For our family, the ceremony was both a historic national event and an unforgettable personal milestone. Here is the behind-the-scenes story of how our local elementary school choir made it to a national presidential stage.

The Road to the Stage: 2026 Chungbuk 119 Fire Safety Children’s Song Competition 🏆

The journey didn’t start at the hospital opening. Earlier this year, my child’s school choir, the Wolgok Elementary School attached to the Korea National University of Education (교원대부속월곡초등학교), competed in the 2026 Chungcheongbuk-do 119 Fire Safety Children’s Song Competition.

Through hard work, beautiful harmonies, and endless practice, the choir proudly took home the Grand Prize (대상) in the Elementary Division! Because of this massive achievement, these talented kids were specially invited to be the congratulatory performers at the National Fire Hospital Opening Ceremony.

Stealing the Show: A Two-Song Performance to Remember 🎤

The celebratory stage was a collaboration between the pure, hopeful voices of the children and actual firefighters who work on the front lines. The choir prepared two breathtaking songs, and my child had a very special role in both!

• Song 1: “My Safety Hero” (나의 안전히어로) The performance kicked off with an original children’s song called “My Safety Hero.” If you watch the broadcast video, you’ll spot my eldest standing proudly on the right side of the stage, fully dressed in a replica firefighter’s suit (방화복)! Seeing them sing so passionately while wearing the uniform of our nation’s heroes was an incredibly touching moment.
• Song 2: “Butterfly” (by Loveholics) For the second song, the choir transitioned into the uplifting and emotional song “Butterfly.” For this emotional finale, my child moved right to the center of the stage. Standing perfectly in the middle, my child sang their heart out directly in front of the President of South Korea. It was a surreal, goosebump-inducing moment that our family will never forget.

Celebrating Our Heroes

This event was a beautiful reminder of the sacrifices our firefighters make. To see my child contribute to such a meaningful day—bringing smiles to the faces of the President, the hardworking firefighters, and the medical staff—filled me with absolute pride.

You can watch the full ceremony and choir performance on MBC News. The choir performance starts at approximately 6:45.

National Fire Hospital Opening Ceremony FAQ

What is Korea’s National Fire Hospital?

It is South Korea’s first national hospital dedicated to treating and supporting firefighters. The hospital officially opened on August 11, 2026.

Why did Wolgok Elementary School Choir perform?

The choir was invited after winning the Grand Prize in the elementary division of the 2026 Chungcheongbuk-do 119 Fire Safety Children’s Song Competition.

What songs did the choir sing?

The choir performed “My Safety Hero” (나의 안전히어로) and Loveholics’ “Butterfly.” The full performance can be watched in the MBC News video above.

Thank you for letting me share this proud “ajussigo” parent moment with you all. Let’s all continue to support our amazing firefighters and the beautiful dreams of our children!