Jangheung Jeongnamjin Pyeonbaek Forest Woodland Temporarily Closed Until August 1

Closure of Indoor Facilities Including Mokjae Culture Exhibition Hall, Pyeonbaek Salt House, and Cheonmun Science Museum

Jangheung Woodland (Photo by Jangheung-gun)

[Jangheung＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 20th that it has temporarily closed multi-use facilities such as the Wooden Culture Exhibition Hall, Cypress Salt House, and Astronomy Science Center within the Cypress Forest Woodland to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect users from infection.

Due to the nationwide spread of COVID-19, the indoor facilities of Woodland (accommodation facilities, Wooden Culture Exhibition Hall, Cypress Salt House), which were closed last year, resumed operation from April 21; however, in accordance with the strengthened special quarantine period in Jeollanam-do, the decision was made to close all facilities except the accommodation building, prioritizing the safety and health of residents.

The county plans to actively consider extending the closure period depending on the government's social distancing measures and the trend in the number of infections if COVID-19 cases continue to increase.

County Governor Jeong Jong-sun said, “As this is an unavoidable measure to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and ensure the safety of visitors, we ask for your understanding and cooperation,” adding, “During the temporary closure period, we will conduct thorough disinfection to provide safe and comfortable services when operations resume.”

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