Hamyang County Celebrates 1,000th "OrGO Hamyang" 15-Peak Completer

Over 12,000 Participants Join the App
Rising Passion for Completing 15 Famous Peaks
Anticipation Grows for Local Economic Revitalization

The "OrGO Hamyang" app, which certifies the completion of climbs on 15 famous mountains as part of a project promoted by Hamyang County in South Gyeongsang Province, has surpassed 12,000 participants, receiving a strong response. Amid this enthusiasm, the 1,000th person to complete all 15 peaks has emerged.

The 1,000th completer of "OrGO Hamyang" is Jung Jintaek, a resident of Hamyang County. Beginning with Gamtusan on January 26, Jung succeeded in climbing all 15 designated mountains after a total of 13 hikes, reaching the final summit, Dosungsan, at 10:30 a.m. on June 17.

To commemorate this achievement, Hamyang County held an event celebrating the 1,000th person to complete all 15 peaks through "OrGO Hamyang." The county personally presented Jung Jintaek with a commemorative gift set and expressed congratulations and gratitude.

OrGO Hamyang 1000th Completer.

Additionally, the 999th and 1,004th completers were awarded app points redeemable for Hamyang Love Gift Certificates, further enhancing the enjoyment of participating in "OrGO Hamyang."

A county official stated, "We expect the enthusiasm to continue in the second half of the year, as participants seek to enjoy the unique scenic beauty of each of Hamyang County’s 15 famous mountains." The official added, "It takes an average of 9.5 days per person to complete all 15 peaks, and with 90% of participants coming from outside the county, we anticipate that 'OrGO Hamyang' will continue to have a positive impact on revitalizing the local economy and increasing the resident population."

Meanwhile, from May 28 to June 8, Hamyang County held a payback event in which participants who completed the climbs and submitted receipts for purchases of 10,000 won or more at local businesses such as restaurants and cafes received a Hamyang Love Gift Certificate worth 10,000 won.

More than 80% of event participants were from outside the county, and the average amount spent per person was 36,000 won?three times the payback amount. This indicates that the increase in "OrGO Hamyang" visitors is playing a positive role in boosting local tourism and the economy. Participants spent 62% of their expenditures at restaurants, 16% on accommodations, and 22% at cafes and other businesses.

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