Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Enhances Charm of Local Landmark Pavilion 'Hogajeong'

Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 15th that it will promote a landscape development project to allow many citizens to enjoy the beautiful views of the Yeongsan River’s Six Scenic Spots and the Hoga-jeong Pavilion, one of the eight major pavilions of Gwangju and Jeonnam.

Hoga-jeong is a pavilion built by the scholar Seolgang Yu Sa (柳泗) in 1558 during the Joseon Dynasty after he retired to his hometown. It was destroyed during the Japanese invasions of Imjin and Jeongyu but was reconstructed in the 8th year of King Gojong’s reign. It is famous as a scenic spot overlooking the confluence of the Yeongsan River and Hwangryong River, as well as the Gwangju and Jeonnam Innovation Cities.

Gwangsan-gu has launched the landscape development project to enhance the historical value of Hoga-jeong and provide an environment where many citizens can fully enjoy the vast natural scenery.

The project covers an area of 3,500㎡ and will include a walking trail among the dense trees surrounding Hoga-jeong, a waterside deck overlooking the confluence of the Yeongsan and Hwangryong Rivers, and a scenic garden. The project period is two years, until December 2025.

Before the full-scale project commencement, Gwangsan-gu recently held a briefing session for local residents to present the basic plan and gather various opinions. The diverse feedback raised at the briefing will be actively reflected to enhance the project’s effectiveness going forward.

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