Haenam Gahaksan Natural Recreation Forest Renamed to Heukseoksan Natural Recreation Forest

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Haenam-gun Heukseoksan Natural Recreation Forest, View of the Forest House (Photo by Haenam-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 25th that the name of Gahaksan Natural Recreation Forest will be changed to ‘Heukseoksan Natural Recreation Forest.’

Although the natural recreation forest is located at the foot of Heukseoksan, it has been called Gahaksan Natural Recreation Forest, causing confusion among tourists and others, leading to continuous demands for a name change.

Accordingly, centered on the Culture and Sports Association of Gyegok-myeon, where Heukseoksan is located, several public hearings and meetings with residents have been held since last year, and a full-scale movement began, including collecting signatures from 649 local residents.

Haenam-gun reviewed old maps and documents and gathered expert opinions, concluding that the name change was appropriate. The related ordinance amendment was submitted to the county council and approved on the 17th. The name change will take effect from the 1st of next month, changing to ‘Heukseoksan Natural Recreation Forest.’

Meanwhile, Heukseoksan (650m) divides Haenam Gyegok-myeon and Yeongam Haksan-myeon north to south, and its eastern side borders Seongjeon-myeon, Gangjin.

It is a famous mountain harmoniously blending bizarre rock formations and azalea colonies at the summit. It is called Heukseoksan because the rocks of the mountain appear black after rain as they absorb water.

Heukseoksan Natural Recreation Forest is centered on the natural habitat of oak species such as Quercus variabilis and Quercus acutissima, with a healing forest and a children's forest experience center established. It operates forest houses, a recreation center, and a camping site.

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