Sancheong-gun, Nationwide Contest for 'Sancheong Representative Tourism Character'

April 16-27 Nationwide Event Focused on Anti-Aging Healing Tourism in Sancheong

2023 Sancheong Expo Scheduled Venue, Donguibogam Village.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Sancheong-gun, Gyeongnam Province, is holding a contest to select a tourism character representing the county, open to all citizens nationwide.

Sancheong-gun, boasting a pristine natural environment including Jirisan Mountain and Gyeongho River, is fostering a stay-type tourist destination themed on relaxation and healing, based on various tourism resources such as herbal medicine resources for anti-aging, Donguibogam Village, Namsa Yedam Village, Hwangmaesan Mountain, and Gyeongho River.

This tourism character contest was organized to select a fresh and witty character and name that can effectively convey the charm of Sancheong to the entire nation.

The contest is open to all citizens of the Republic of Korea. Submissions will undergo a first round of expert evaluation, followed by a final selection through a second round of online and offline public voting.

The grand prize winner will receive the Sancheong-gun Mayor’s Award and a prize of 3 million KRW. One excellence award winner (prize of 600,000 KRW) and two encouragement award winners (prizes of 200,000 KRW each) will also receive the Sancheong-gun Mayor’s Award along with separate prize money.

An official from the county stated, “Through this contest, we aim to select a novel character that makes Sancheong, the center of anti-aging healing tourism, feel more friendly and comfortable,” adding, “The character will be used throughout Sancheong tourism promotion.”

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