Korea Forest Welfare Institute Launches 'Contactless Memorial' Service at National Haneulsup Memorial Park

A view of the National Sky Forest Memorial Park. Provided by Korea Forest Welfare Institute

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] The Korea Forest Welfare Institute announced on the 15th that it will provide a "non-face-to-face memorial" service at the National Sky Forest Memorial Park until December.

The non-face-to-face memorial service was piloted last year for visitors who had difficulty visiting the arboretum due to COVID-19. Due to many requests for regular operation, applications are accepted monthly this year (first-come, first-served for 15 people) and the service is provided accordingly.

Service users can remotely use services such as ▲maintenance around the memorial tree ▲inspection for pests and diseases on the memorial tree ▲sending inspection photos and videos ▲proxy flower offering service (paid).

In particular, the flower offering service has received positive responses as it connects users with local florists, allowing users to order memorial flowers they desire, thereby contributing to the development of the local economy.

Park Seok-hee, head of the Forest Welfare Service Division at the Forest Welfare Institute, said, “We expect that the non-face-to-face memorial service will enhance the convenience and accessibility for memorial park users,” adding, “The Forest Welfare Institute will continue to strive to operate as an institution centered on public participation and communication.”

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