Gochang-gun Develops 'National Ecological and Cultural Exploration Trail' at Ungok Ramsar Wetland

Published 19 Oct.2023 09:57(KST)

Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk, has been selected as one of the seven newly designated sites by the Ministry of Environment for the National Ecological and Cultural Exploration Trail project, with Ungok Ramsar Wetland chosen as the target site.

According to the county on the 19th, the National Ecological and Cultural Exploration Trail refers to a walking-centered path designed to efficiently explore excellent ecological and cultural resources.

Gochang Ungok Ramsar Wetland. [Photo by Gochang County]

The county plans to invest a total budget of 3 billion KRW, including 1.5 billion KRW from the national government and 1.5 billion KRW from the county, over a three-year project to newly create a 3.5 km-long pedestrian-only National Ecological and Cultural Exploration Trail around the Ungok Ramsar Wetland.

The Ungok Wetland is a mountainous lowland wetland where both walking and electric exploration trains currently operate on the access road. With the establishment of the National Ecological and Cultural Exploration Trail, the safety of walking visitors and convenience for guests are expected to be greatly improved.

County Governor Shim Deok-seop said, “Through the new National Ecological and Cultural Exploration Trail project, we will lead ecological exploration in Korea with a beautiful and scenic environment harmonized with the existing trails.”