Gochang-gun to Select Rare and Unique Gochang Guinness Records

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] On the 6th, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk announced that it will select the ‘Gochang Guinness’ to find unique and unusual records in various fields that match the region’s history and tradition, such as the best, first, and largest.

Through the selection of the ‘Korean Peninsula’s First Capital Gochang Guinness,’ the county aims to boost the pride of its residents and use it as a source of pride and a tourism resource for Gochang.

Anyone who wishes to challenge the Gochang Guinness can visit the Gochang-gun website → Notices or Public Announcements section, click on the ‘Gochang Guinness Selection Guidelines,’ download the application form, and apply via email or fax.

Applications or recommendations for Gochang Guinness will also be accepted at each eup/myeon office and the County Office’s Planning and Budget Division and Public Relations Team until the end of next month.

The targets for Gochang Guinness applications include rare and unusual records such as the person with the most certificates, blood donation king, longest-owned passenger car, first elementary/middle/high school, most library loans, oldest teahouse, family with the most children, and first pharmacy.

The submitted Guinness materials will first be verified and checked through administrative agency data, then go through a process of collecting opinions through on-site investigations, followed by revisions and supplements to create the first list.

To ensure fairness and objectivity, a judging committee will be formed to evaluate whether the records are monumental and symbolic, whether they have value as tourism resources, and whether they can enhance Gochang’s brand value, and make the final selection.

Go Mi-sook, head of the County Public Relations Team, said, “The key to the success of the Gochang Guinness project lies in the participation and interest of the residents,” adding, “Anyone can apply or recommend, so if you or someone around you holds a rare and unusual record, it would be good to try challenging the Gochang Guinness at least once.”

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