Yeosu 'Geumosan Hyangiram Area' Natural Heritage Designation Ceremony

Published 23 Jun.2023 08:48(KST)

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Yeosu City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Jeong Gi-myeong) held a commemorative event on the morning of the 22nd at the Hyangiram Sunrise Square to celebrate the designation of the ‘Geumosan Hyangiram area’ as a cultural heritage site.

According to the city, the ‘Yeosu Geumosan Hyangiram area’ was designated as a nationally recognized cultural heritage site in December last year due to its scenic beauty, including various vegetation such as camellias between the unique rock formations and cliffs, and the sunrise view harmonizing with the horizon.

Yeosu City held a commemorative event on the 22nd at Hyangilam Sunrise Square to mark the designation of the "Geumosan Hyangilam Area" as a cultural heritage site.
Photo by Yeosu City

The event, hosted and organized by the Cultural Heritage Administration and Yeosu City, was attended by about 100 people including Mayor Jeong Gi-myeong, officials from the Cultural Heritage Administration, city and provincial council members, and local residents.

The ceremony included the presentation of the natural heritage designation certificate, an introduction video of the Hyangiram area, and sharing of the progress and plans for preservation and utilization of the natural heritage, aiming to spread awareness of its value and strengthen the commitment to preserve it together with the local community.

Yeosu City plans to establish a systematic preservation and management plan befitting the status of Hyangiram as a natural heritage site in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Administration, and to promote it domestically and internationally as a tourism resource linked to the ‘2026 Yeosu World Islands Expo’ through the development of natural heritage utilization content.

Mayor Jeong Gi-myeong of Yeosu said, “I am very pleased that the historical and academic value of Hyangiram, recognized nationwide as a famous sunrise spot, has been nationally acknowledged. We will nurture this precious natural heritage together with local residents to create ‘Mi-hang Yeosu,’ a key city on the South Coast where culture and arts flourish.”