Mokpo City's Treasure 'Wangja Guinam' Commitment to Protect Its Precious Value

Citizens Unite to Protect Their Precious Treasures

The treasure of Mokpo City, the Wangja-gwinamu tree, is in full bloom, capturing attention, while the citizens of Mokpo are coming together to protect this precious treasure.

On the 17th, the Wangja-gwinamu tree located on the hillside of Baekryeon Village in Yeonsan-dong bloomed splendidly, enchanting residents with its flowers that perfectly display white and pink hues.

The treasure of Mokpo City, the Royal Paulownia tree, is in full bloom, capturing attention.
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Classified as a rare species by the Korea Forest Service and possessing high genetic value, the Wangja-gwinamu tree is emphasized as a species that must be protected due to its risk of extinction.

This tree, found in some areas of Jeollanam-do including Mokpo, has high conservation value and can be used as important material from an academic perspective.

Unlike the common Jagwinamu tree, the Wangja-gwinamu boasts large leaves and flowers of various forms. Especially, the flowers of the Wangja-gwinamu are more beautiful and special with white petals tinged with red, but they bloom in June and wither quickly, making it difficult to enjoy them for a long time, which is a regrettable point.

Mr. Somo (53), a resident of Yeonsan-dong, Mokpo, said, “The Wangja-gwinamu is a representative species of Mokpo, and I hope it will be cherished and protected.”

As such, this tree has established itself as a source of pride and a valuable part of the natural environment for the citizens of Mokpo. The local residents are coming together to care for and cherish it, gathering strength to create a more beautiful Mokpo, drawing attention.

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