Hwasun-gun to Partially Reopen ‘Baegasan and Hancheon Natural Recreation Forests’ from the 11th

Accommodation Facilities Limited to One-Third Capacity Per Day

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Young-gyun] Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gu Chung-gon) announced on the 10th that it will partially reopen the ‘Baegasan and Hancheon Natural Recreation Forests,’ which had been temporarily closed since the 11th to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The county will resume operation of the recreation forests as the quarantine system shifts to daily life distancing measures.

However, to comply with daily quarantine guidelines, lodging facilities will be opened with a limited capacity of one-third per day.

Reservations for the recreation forests can be made on the ‘Sumnadeul-e’ website, where detailed information is also available.

Ahead of the reopening, the county conducted thorough cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of all facilities to alleviate visitors’ concerns about COVID-19 and prevent its influx into the local community.

In addition, all visitors will undergo temperature checks (entry restricted for those with 37.5℃ or higher), and the facilities will be strictly operated and managed in accordance with daily quarantine guidelines.

During the closure period, disinfectant sprayers were installed and used, and over 700 hygiene items such as hand sanitizers and masks were distributed, along with posting about 50 promotional materials of three types, making every effort to prevent COVID-19.

Maintenance of aging facilities, pest control, air conditioner cleaning, and environmental maintenance around the recreation facilities have also been completed.

Furthermore, reflecting the increasing demand for forest recreation services, the county plans to build new forest houses in Baegasan Natural Recreation Forest and remodel the forest houses (3 buildings, 6 rooms) in Hancheon Natural Recreation Forest.

The forest camping site will also be expanded by renovating aging camping decks (14 sites) and parking lots, and creating walking trails around the recreation forests, enabling visitors to enjoy various recreation services in a safe and pleasant environment.

Yoo Myung-gi, Director of the Forestry Industry Division, said, “As COVID-19 prolongs, restricting not only overseas but also domestic travel, we are thoroughly preparing for the reopening so that visitors can heal their tired minds and bodies at Hwasun’s forest recreation facilities. We ask visitors to strictly follow personal hygiene rules and daily life distancing guidelines to prevent COVID-19.”

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