Gochang County to Create Forest Recreation Theme Park at Entrance of Ungok Wetland

Installation of Forest Campground, Playground, and Walking Trails

Gochang County in North Jeolla Province announced on the 21st that it will establish a 'Forest Recreation Theme Park' by introducing forest recreation and leisure sports facilities at the entrance of Ungok Wetland.

The county is smoothly progressing with the 'Gureumgol Natural Recreation Forest Project', aiming for completion by the end of this year, on a 56-hectare area in Yongrye-ri, Asan-myeon, at the entrance of Ungok Wetland.

This will be Gochang County's first natural recreation forest, featuring a forest campground, tree houses, a forest playground, walking trails, and exploration paths.

Perspective view of Gurumgol Natural Recreation Forest Development Project. Provided by Gochang County

In particular, the county plans to use the creation of the recreation forest as a starting point to develop a 'Forest Recreation Theme Park'. By next year, forest leisure sports experience facilities utilizing ropes, nets, and rails, as well as a wood culture experience center (woodworking experiences, play areas, and exhibition halls), will be established.

Based on these natural and historical-cultural resources, the county plans to create specialized spaces that align with forest and recreation trends, operate experiential programs, and offer unique high-end detached accommodations to provide visitors with a differentiated leisure experience.

Once the Gureumgol Forest Recreation Theme Park is completed, it will form a premium tourism course linked with various cultural and ecological tourist attractions such as Ungok Ramsar Wetland, Bokbunja Recreation Area, Golfzon County Seonun, Seonunsan Provincial Park, and the Dolmen Heritage Site.

Kim Jongshin, head of the county's Forest and Greenery Division, said, "The Gureumgol Forest Recreation Theme Park is expected to provide a relaxing retreat and new leisure experiences for both residents and tourists, and greatly contribute to revitalizing the local economy by attracting visitors. We will do our best to create a recreational space that everyone can enjoy."

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