Gokseong County Selects Winners of the 1st Beautiful Landscape Award

Grand Prize Awarded to "Eunhaengnamu Farm Flowerirang Namurang"
"The Beauty Created Together by Flowers, Trees, and People"

Gokseong County awarded the Grand Prize in the "1st Gokseong County Beautiful Scenery Contest" to "Eunhaengnamu Farm Flower and Tree" located in Seokgok-myeon (left in the photo), and the Excellence Prize to "Resting Garden" in Gokseong-eup. Provided by Gokseong County

On August 4, the Gokseong County Office in Jeollanam-do (Governor: Cho Sangrae) announced that it had selected the final winners of the "1st Gokseong County Beautiful Landscape Award Contest," which was held to discover beautiful everyday spaces cultivated directly by local residents.

This contest was organized to widely promote Gokseong's unique everyday landscapes, where nature, people, and life harmoniously coexist, and to highlight the value of spaces thoughtfully created by residents.

The contest accepted entries of beautiful buildings and private gardens. A total of 16 sites were submitted. After the first round of document screening and the second round of on-site evaluations, one Grand Prize winner and one Excellence Award winner were selected.

The Grand Prize was awarded to "Eunhaengnamu Farm Flowerirang Namurang" located in Seokgok-myeon. This garden, spanning approximately 33,000 square meters, has been cultivated by three generations over nearly 100 years. In particular, the family has planted trees on every family anniversary, and the daily life of the family is deeply embedded in the garden, leaving a profound impression on visitors.

The garden features a grove of ginkgo trees covering about 26,400 square meters, as well as fruit trees, ornamental trees, and various flowering plants, creating diverse and vibrant scenery throughout all four seasons. It is currently open to village residents and is cherished as a space where people can share relaxation and emotional connection with nature.

The Excellence Award was given to "Resting Garden" located in Gokseong-eup. On a site of about 2,000 square meters, ornamental trees, wild trees, lawns, walking paths, and rest areas have been beautifully arranged. The homeowner’s meticulous care is evident throughout the space, and its dedication and beauty received high praise, earning it the award.

A county official stated, "We hope that the spaces cultivated by residents through this contest will serve as exemplary cases of Gokseong’s landscape and become a driving force that attracts people. We will continue to encourage voluntary landscape cultivation by residents and establish a foundation for sharing everyday beauty."

Meanwhile, the winning entries will be shared not only with residents but also with visitors and outsiders through Gokseong County’s official social media channels and newsletters.

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