Seoul to host drone festival

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government said Wednesday it will host a drone festival this weekend at which it will showcase various drones and hold a drone race. The weekend event will take place at the Gwangnaru Hangang Drone Park in eastern Seoul on Saturday, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. A choreographed drone show will open the event, followed by an exhibition of various drones. A 100-meter drone sprint race will also take place. Booths where participants can enjoy drone fishing and drone football will be available. The one-day festival will end with a show of drones embedded with LED lights. The event may be rescheduled due to severe weather, with Typhoon Lingling forecast to hit the country later this week. mlee@yna.co.kr (END)