Jeonnam Province Receives 'Prime Minister's Institutional Commendation' for Contribution to Mugunghwa Distribution and Promotion

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province received the Prime Minister's Institutional Commendation in recognition of its contribution to the distribution and promotion of the national symbol, the Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon).

The province was highly evaluated for actively responding to the government's Mugunghwa policies and contributing to the spread of patriotism by creating 414 km of roadside trees and 91 hills and gardens so that the Mugunghwa can be easily seen and experienced in the daily lives of the people.

To improve the quality of Mugunghwa cultivation and management, on-site expert consulting was operated, and the 'Jeollanam-do Mugunghwa Promotion Ordinance' was enacted to establish legal and institutional grounds for supporting Mugunghwa projects.

As a result, it is expected that various research and distribution policies using the specialized cultivation fields for 15 successor varieties, including Samcheonri, within the Forest Resources Research Institute will further activate research on securing excellent genetic resources and systematic management of held resources.

Last year, the province proved its nationwide excellence in Mugunghwa cultivation and management by winning two top awards: the Presidential Award at the 32nd National Flower Mugunghwa Competition hosted by the Korea Forest Service and the Grand Prize for the 9th National Flower Mugunghwa Scenic Spot.

Kim Jaegwang, Director of the Forest Recreation Division of Jeonnam Province, said, “We will focus on planting the national flower Mugunghwa at memorial halls and historic sites that require the patriotic spirit of the national heroes to inspire patriotism along with the beauty of the Mugunghwa.”

The National Symbol Promotion Merit Award is given to ordinary citizens, public officials, institutions, and organizations that have greatly contributed to widely promoting and honoring national symbols such as the Taegeukgi (Korean flag) and Mugunghwa.

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