Goheung Yuja, First Step Toward Promoting Sixth Industry Support Facilities

Yuja Ecological Exploration Trail Project Promotion

Policy to Increase Jobs and Revitalize Local Economy

Gohung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gong Young-min) announced that it is making various efforts to create a yuzu ecological tourism attraction by developing the Handong-ri area in Pungyang-myeon into a yuzu 6th industry support facility and installing distinctive landscape structures.

Due to the impact of the untact lifestyle culture, one of the biggest changes brought by COVID-19, outdoor spaces that are not enclosed and small hidden places are preferred over crowded areas or densely populated spaces. There is a noticeable trend of tourists preferring travel destinations that are not crowded rather than famous tourist spots.

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In response to these changing tourism demands, the county plans to expand the 6th yuzu industry support facilities during the creation of the yuzu ecological tourism attraction to provide many sights and activities for visitors. This will enhance the production and competitiveness of local yuzu and processing companies, increase jobs for local residents, and revitalize the regional economy.

To this end, by 2024, a budget of 3 billion KRW will be invested to install a 3.4 km yuzu trail, various experience facilities, parking lots, restrooms, and other convenience facilities. Additionally, a deck path will be constructed from the Pungyang-myeon town center to the parking lot to improve accessibility.

Meanwhile, the 3rd Gohung Yuzu Festival is scheduled to be held from November 3rd. During the festival, various programs such as operating the yuzu trail, making yuzu perfume, yuzu tea, and yuzu soap will showcase the charm of Gohung, the largest yuzu production area in the country.

Gohung = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shim Jeong-woo hss79@asiae.co.kr

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