[One Day Ten Thousand Steps, One Day One Thousand Characters] Developing 'K-Dulle-gil' Attractions to Attract Winter Tourists

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Launches New 'Korea Dullegil Branding Project'
Promoting Walking Initiatives through Course Development
Aiming to Develop into a Global Tourist Attraction

The government is launching a new project this year to develop the 'Korea Dulle-gil' into a world-class tourist attraction, aiming to attract 20 million inbound tourists. The initiative intends to introduce the nationwide Dulle-gil trails, completed last year, to foreign visitors and promote them as premier walking destinations globally.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has allocated 1.3115 trillion KRW to the tourism sector this year, an increase of 81.4 billion KRW (6.6%) compared to last year. Considering the government's sound fiscal policy and an average government expenditure growth rate of only 2.8%, this is an exceptional increase. With expectations of the tourism market normalizing in the endemic era, the government is strengthening efforts to attract tourists.

This year, ongoing projects such as the 'Visit Korea Year' and 'Hallyu Tourism Activation' will continue, while a new 'K-Tourism Content Discovery Project' unique to Korea will also be launched. To this end, 1.3 billion KRW will be invested in the 'Korea Dulle-gil Global Branding Project,' which aims to establish the Korea Dulle-gil, fully completed last year, as a world-class tourist attraction. The focus will be on exchanges and promotions with famous international trails, as well as the development of customized content. Additionally, new routes will be developed, guidance systems expanded, and walking initiatives such as stamp tours will be promoted.

The 'Korea Dulle-gil' is the longest walking trail in Korea, spanning 4,544 km and connecting the eastern, western, and southern coastlines as well as the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) around the Korean Peninsula. Recently, the Namhaean (Busan-Haenam) section of Jeollanam-do’s Gwangyang City, called 'Nampalanggil,' was selected in the 2024 Korea Dulle-gil 'Rest Area and Linked Program Support' contest held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. This section is expected not only to enhance walking programs but also to boost local income and economic revitalization by linking with events such as the Gwangyang Maehwa Festival. Going forward, the city plans to actively introduce content utilizing Gwangyang’s rich tourism resources, including 'themed trails by course' and the 'Gwangyang section completion mission.' The city will complete rest area construction by April this year and begin full operation in May.

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