Yeonggwang-gun Conducts 'Baroalgi Tour' for New Public Officials

[Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong] Jeollanam-do Yeonggwang-gun (Governor Kang Jongman) announced on the 26th that it conducted the Yeonggwang Baro Algi Tour for newly appointed public officials and newly transferred executives and employees of related organizations in Yeonggwang-gun.

This event will be held four times from today until the 16th of next month, aiming to contribute to increasing the population by enhancing awareness of the region and fostering a sense of belonging as Yeonggwang residents through exploring local attractions and cultural heritage sites.

On this day, participants visited representative local tourist spots starting with Bulgapsa Temple, followed by the first arrival site of Baekje Buddhism, Baeksu Coastal Road, Christian martyrdom site, and Chilsan Tower.

An executive of a related organization who participated in the Yeonggwang Baro Algi Tour said, “This tour was a great opportunity to experience the tastes and charms of Yeonggwang that I had not known before, and I will widely promote it to acquaintances living outside the area.” He added, “I realized the seriousness of the socially emerging issue of population decline these days, and I will live with pride and responsibility as a Yeonggwang resident.”

Governor Kang Jongman said, “I sincerely welcome all the newcomers who have established a new home in the county,” and added, “I hope the Yeonggwang Baro Algi Tour will help alleviate the anxiety felt when settling in an unfamiliar and lonely place and serve as an opportunity to correctly understand the history of Yeonggwang.”

Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong baekok@asiae.co.kr

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