Sunchang-gun to Increase Admission Fees for 'Gangcheonsan County Park' Starting July

On the 25th, Sunchang-gun, Jeonbuk announced that the entrance fee for Gangcheonsan County Park, the first county park in South Korea, will be increased by 2,000 won starting from July.

Instead of simply raising the entrance fee, the county plans to return the increased amount in the form of local currency, the Sunchang Love Gift Certificate, to create a structure where tourists actually spend money in Sunchang, thereby promoting the revitalization of the local economy.

Admission Fee Increase at Gangcheonsan County Park, 2,000 Won Refund in Sunchang Love Gift Certificates
[Photo by Sunchang County]

The reason for this is that some tourists visiting Gangcheonsan County Park from nearby areas have been using tour buses to bring various foods such as lunch boxes and eating in spacious areas like parking lots around Gangcheonsan, leaving only trash behind in Sunchang.

In January, the county partially amended the "Gangcheonsan County Park Operation Ordinance" and decided to raise the entrance fee starting July 1 to contribute to the Sunchang economy.

This plan aims to slightly increase the cost for tourists visiting Sunchang but return that amount to them, encouraging consumption within the region and thereby revitalizing the local economy.

From July, the entrance fees for Gangcheonsan County Park will be raised to 5,000 won for adults, 4,000 won for teenagers and military personnel, 4,500 won for adult groups, and 3,500 won for teenage and military personnel groups, while the criteria for free admission will remain unchanged.

The increased entrance fee will be returned as a 2,000 won Sunchang Love Gift Certificate, encouraging its use within the region, which is expected to create conditions for tourists to stay and spend in Sunchang.

County Governor Choi Young-il said, "Refunding part of the entrance fee to external tourists in local currency will not only reduce their cost burden but also help revive the stagnant local alleyway businesses."

He added, "I hope tourists will use this refund system to visit not only Gangcheonsan but also various restaurants and tourist spots in Sunchang to enjoy the taste and charm of Sunchang."

Meanwhile, the refunded Sunchang Love Gift Certificates can be used like cash at affiliated stores such as local restaurants, shops, and accommodations within the region.

Sunchang = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jeong Young-gwon baekok@asiae.co.kr

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