Jeonbuk Jangsu-gun Accelerates Development of Tourist Attractions to Attract 1 Million Visitors

Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk, has taken swift steps to develop products utilizing the county's tourism resources with the goal of attracting 1 million tourists annually.

According to the county on the 27th, a report meeting titled "Project to Establish 1 Million Tourist Hub to Overcome the Crisis of Local Extinction" was held the previous day, presided over by the county governor, with Deputy Governor Lee Jong-hoon delivering the presentation.

On the 26th, a project briefing session for creating a 1 million tourist hub to overcome the risk of local extinction in Jangsu-gun.
[Photo by Jangsu-gun]

In the post-COVID-19 era, despite the revitalization of local festivals and an increase in domestic travel, Jangsu-gun has been recognized as one of the regions with the lowest number of visitors in Jeonbuk due to a lack of representative tourist attractions.

Accordingly, the county plans to form a task force (TF) team led by the deputy governor.

With the aim of attracting 1 million tourists annually by 2030, the project will be promoted in collaboration with the Planning and Coordination Office, Culture and Tourism Division, Forest and Park Division, and Sports and Clean Water Business Office.

A monthly report meeting will be held to review progress, and efforts will be intensified to develop representative tourist sites through communication with the county council and residents.

The county plans to develop and establish distinctive and sizable Jangsu-style representative tourist sites to attract a resident population and revitalize the local economy, thereby overcoming the crisis of local extinction.

In particular, a representative hub tourist site will be created by linking Nuri Park in Jangsu-eup with Uiamru Park, Nonggae Shrine, Dongchon-ri Burial Mounds, and Uiamho Lake.

Jangsu Nuri Park has already established itself as a daily resting place for residents through cultural activities, community sports, and walking. It is a tourist destination visited by more than 300,000 people annually during the Hanwoo and Apple Festival.

Additionally, with well-equipped animal caravans and children's playground facilities, it is suitable for family-oriented travel.

The county plans to actively utilize the advantages of Nuri Park and transform nearby Nonggae Shrine, Uiamho Lake, and Uiam Park into distinctive locations featuring cafes and cultural facilities, developing them as tourist sites linked with Nuri Park.

Governor Choi said, "Despite having excellent tourism resources such as pristine natural environments, history, and culture, many people have not visited Jangsu-gun because these resources were not properly utilized until now. Starting with this report meeting, we will do our best to prepare so that Jangsu-gun can grow again through tourism and become a rising tourist destination."

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