Gochang-gun Attracts Nationwide School Field Trips... Official Letters Sent to Elementary, Middle, and High Schools

Published 06 Mar.2024 10:29(KST)

Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, is focusing on the educational value of its long-standing historical culture and pristine nature to attract "nationwide school field trip groups."

On the 6th, Gochang-gun recently sent invitation letters from County Governor Shim Deok-seop to over 12,000 elementary, middle, and high schools nationwide.

Ramsar Tidal Flat Center Tidal Flat Ecological Experience. [Photo by Gochang-gun]

Governor Shim Deok-seop promoted, "The county is a 'museum without a roof' that holds seven world treasures recognized by the international organization UNESCO, making it the best city to feel the breath of great nature as well as the greatness of civilization achieved by humanity."

In particular, starting this month, the county will support bus rental fees for school field trip groups and on-site experiential learning groups that visit at least one UNESCO-related paid tourist site. It plans to provide 300,000 KRW per bus, up to a daily limit of 1,000,000 KRW.

Previously, the county embraced seven world treasures recognized by UNESCO, including the Donghak Peasant Revolution records designated as a World Documentary Heritage and the Jeonbuk West Coast Geopark certified as a Global Geopark last year.

It is also gaining attention as a historical and cultural education site where visitors can explore various contents previously only accessible in textbooks, from Bronze Age dolmens to Nongak (traditional farmers' music), Pansori (traditional Korean musical storytelling), and the Mujang military fort site.

Governor Shim Deok-seop emphasized, "Gochang has mountains, fields, rivers, sea, and mudflats, and within them, there are various programs where you can learn about the sweat and passion of farmers and fishermen who cultivate the food on our tables and experience diverse activities. Please remember Gochang as 'Korea's best school field trip destination' and visit us often."