<article>National Mokpo University Holds 'Yeongsan River Cooperation Exploration Workshop' with Naju City and Muan County</article>

Fifth Workshop, Public Officials from Naju-si, Muan-gun, Hampyeong-gun, and Yeongam-gun Participate in Discussion

The Honam Culture Contents Research Institute at National Mokpo University (President Song Ha-cheol) announced on the 18th that it will jointly hold the "5th Yeongsan River Cooperation Strategy Workshop" with Naju City and Muan County from 2 p.m. on the 19th in the situation room on the 3rd floor of Muan County Office.

The workshop, which begins with a welcoming speech by Kim San, the head of Muan County, will feature presentations including "Joint Strategy for Promoting Attractions in the Middle and Lower Yeongsan River Area" by Kang Bong-ryong (Professor of History at Mokpo University) and "Policy Measures for Preservation and Utilization of Local Resources in the Middle and Lower Yeongsan River Area" by Lee Chang-hoon (Deputy Director of the Honam Culture Contents Research Institute).

Following this, a comprehensive discussion chaired by Han Jung-hoon (Chairman of the Research Committee at the Honam Culture Contents Research Institute) will include participants such as Seo Dong-cheon, Professor of Architecture at National Mokpo University; Kang Byung-wook, Professor of HiVE Specialized Department at Dong-A Health College; Jang Yong-gi, former Director of Mokpo MBC; Seol Kyung-soo, Research Curator of Muan County; Park Yoon-chul, Research Curator of Naju City; Kim Kwang-yeol, Head of Culture and Arts Team of Hampyeong County; and Song Tae-gap, Head of Cultural Resources Team.

The 5th Muan County-Naju City Yeongsan River Cooperation Strategy Workshop Poster
Photo by Mokpo National University

The "Yeongsan River Cooperation Strategy Workshop" has established itself as a joint academic-government workshop discussing various topics such as archaeology, history, tourism, contents, and scenic spots since April 29 last year, when the Honam Culture Contents Research Institute at National Mokpo University, Naju City, and Muan County first comprehensively discussed the direction of cooperation for the Yeongsan River.

At this fifth workshop, not only officials from Naju City and Muan County but also those from Hampyeong County and Yeongam County will participate in the discussion to concretely deliberate effective strategies for promoting attractions in the middle and lower Yeongsan River area.

Kang Bong-ryong, Director of the Honam Culture Contents Research Institute at National Mokpo University, stated, "The Yeongsan River was the driving force behind the birth and development of civilization in the Southwest region," and added, "The four local governments, interlocked like gears because of the Yeongsan River, aim to devise a 'big picture' and develop this into a model government-academic workshop that creates an opportunity for the revival of global Southwest civilization in the 21st century."

Established in 2001, the Honam Culture Contents Research Institute at National Mokpo University is a mid-sized research institute celebrating its 21st anniversary this year. Since 2021, it has set its direction as a specialized research institute focusing on river studies, beginning its research with the Yeongsan River.