'Find the Hidden Treasures of Gyeongbuk'... Highstory Treasure Expedition Sets Off

30 Young Applicants to Discover Hidden Tourist Spots During 2 Nights 3 Days Trip from 5th to 7th

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] The 'HI STORY' Treasure Expedition Team, embarking on a journey to discover the hidden treasures of Gyeongbuk, the repository of Korea's cultural heritage, took a vigorous first step on the 5th.

Gyeongsangbuk-do held a launch ceremony on the 5th at Dongnakgwan of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Office as part of the 'HI STORY Gyeongbuk Travel' project. 'HI STORY Gyeongbuk Travel' is a project that divides the 23 cities and counties in the province into eight regions to develop regionally linked tourism products utilizing historical, cultural, and ecological resources.

At the launch ceremony, Kang Seong-jo, Deputy Governor of Gyeongbuk Province, Park Yong-woo, Head of Marketing Business at Gyeongbuk Culture and Tourism Corporation, Kim Doo-jin, Head of Tourism Leisure at Korail Tourism Development, and Song In-hyuk, CEO of Unique Good Company, attended to support and encourage the departure of the Treasure Expedition Team.

The 'HI STORY Treasure Expedition Team' was formed in July through a public recruitment, consisting of 30 young people aged 19 to 29. They start from the story that Gyeongbuk, represented by the Three Major Cultural Areas, is still full of undiscovered treasures.

From the 5th to the 7th, over two nights and three days, the team will visit hidden tourist spots in Yeongyang, Cheongsong, and Uljin areas, including the Three Major Cultural Area sites such as Jang Gye-hyang Cultural Experience Education Center (Eumsik Dimibang). They will undertake outdoor mission tours involving solving missions using a mobile app and treasure hunting, culminating in selecting the final winner on the last day. Alongside this, they will upload videos and images promoting the charm of Gyeongbuk tourism on their personal SNS, serving as ambassadors for the Gyeongbuk region.

At the launch ceremony, Kang Seong-jo, Deputy Governor of Gyeongbuk Province, said, "Just as Gyeongbuk was at the forefront of K-quarantine, it will also take the lead in spreading a safe travel culture in preparation for the visible demand for tourism after COVID-19." He added, "Millennials directly enjoying hidden tourist spots within Gyeongbuk and sharing their experiences online will serve as an opportunity to spread a safe travel culture."

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