'2023 Gangwon World Forest Expo' Rescheduled to September

5.4~6.6 → 9.22~10.22
Concerns Over Various Safety Accidents Including Spring Wildfire Risks
Differentiation Linked to Regional Autumn Festivals

2023 Gangwon World Forest Expo Organizing Committee Board of Directors [Gangwon Province]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] The Gangwon World Forest Expo Organizing Committee announced on the 21st that the "2023 Gangwon World Forest Expo (hereafter Forest Expo)," originally scheduled to be held in Goseong from May 4 next year, will be postponed by about four months and held for 31 days from September 22 to October 22, 2023.

This decision was made because the planned Forest Expo area faces a high risk of large forest fires every spring and various safety concerns due to the local strong wind called 'Yangganjipung.' Additionally, this year, the forest fire caution period was extended from May 15 to June 19 due to an increase in large forest fires.

Recently, the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Committee of the Gangwon Provincial Council also suggested adjusting the timing of the Forest Expo to autumn, considering the spring risks and the connection with autumn foliage visitors and local festivals.

The organizing committee considered safety issues for the many tourists expected at the Forest Expo and, after consulting with the four cities and counties in the hosting area and the Korea Forest Service, made the final decision to postpone the event at the board meeting on the 18th.

Kim Dong-il, the Standing Vice Chairman, said, "We prioritized the safety of on-site visitors to the Forest Expo," and added, "Since the event has been postponed to September next year, we will do our best to prepare the event to further promote the charm of Goseong, Sokcho, Inje, and Yangyang by linking with various autumn festivals and to offer differentiated and diverse experiences."

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