Gochang County's Heungdeok and Seongnae-myeon Selected for "Rural Hub Revitalization" Project

30 Billion Won to Be Invested Over 5 Years
Gymnasium Construction, Public Bath, and More Planned

A total of 30 billion won will be invested over the next five years in the northern region of Gochang County, North Jeolla Province (Heungdeok-myeon and Seongnae-myeon), to implement an innovative revitalization project.

Rural Hub Revitalization Project Plan for Heungdeok-myeon. Provided by Gochang County

According to the county on June 12, Heungdeok-myeon and Seongnae-myeon were selected as the final candidates for the "Rural Hub Revitalization (Integrated)" public project by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs the previous day.

The "Integrated Rural Hub Revitalization Project" is a comprehensive and specialized initiative that aims to create a stable residential environment in the hub area and to establish additional "regeneration bases" by utilizing the region's potential resources, with the goal of attracting both relational and resident populations.

The county will invest 30 billion won (21 billion won from the national government, 2.7 billion won from the provincial government, and 6.3 billion won from the county government) over a five-year period from next year until 2030.

In the area around Heungdeok-myeon, the project will include the construction of the Heungdeok Gymnasium, the building of a small public bath, the remodeling of the Comprehensive Welfare Center, and the expansion of the Heungdeok Cultural Welfare Center (Harmony Center), thereby improving the residential environment and strengthening the integrated living service supply functions in the northern living area.

In the area around Dongnim Reservoir in Seongnae-myeon, the plan includes the creation of a stay-type complex, the establishment of an experiential smart farm complex, and, themed around sunsets and flocks of migratory birds, the construction of a "Learncation" (Learn+Vacation, a concept combining learning and leisure) center to attract tourists and encourage urban residents interested in returning to farming or rural life to become part of Gochang County's relational and resident population, thereby promoting regional development.

Shim Deokseop, the county governor, stated, "Through this selection, we will not only bring about innovative change and growth to the northern living area of Gochang County, but also do our utmost to enhance the happiness and welfare of our residents and to move one step closer to a future-oriented Gochang by continuously attracting relational populations."

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