Sang-ik Lee, Hampyeong County Governor Preliminary Candidate, "Will Create Hampyeong as a 'Healing and Well-being' City"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Lee Sang-ik, the Democratic Party preliminary candidate for the by-election of Hampyeong County Governor in Jeollanam-do, stated, "I will transform Hampyeong into a healing and well-being (healing + well-being) city that attracts visitors by utilizing its natural resources."

On the 22nd, the candidate said in a press release, "Hampyeong is rich in natural tourism resources with taste and style, such as Korea's representative Butterfly Expo and Gukhyang Festival, Hampyeong Cheonji Hanwoo Saeng Bibimbap Festival, coastal tourism resources with sea salt steaming, and Yongcheonsa tourism resources," adding, "We will develop it into a city symbolizing health, happiness, and festivals by utilizing these."

He continued, "According to data from the Bank of Korea, overseas tourism expenditure increased from $11.9215 billion in 2011 to $13.1969 billion in 2013, indicating an increase in the value of cultural life," emphasizing, "With the rise in modern people's cultural level, an era has come where people desire not only to eat well and live well but also to live happily and satisfactorily."

He added, "I will definitely promote a bold and substantial healing and well-being tourism project for valuable changes in Hampyeong."

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