"Soil Must Live for the Earth to Survive"... Gurye County to Host Soil Revival Expo

Raising Awareness of Carbon Neutrality
and the Importance of Healthy Soil

Gurye County in South Jeolla Province announced on September 11 that it will host the "2025 Carbon Neutral Soil Revival Expo" at the Jirisan History and Culture Center over three days from September 19 to 21.

This expo, supported by related organizations such as the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Environment, and the Rural Development Administration, is expected to be a meaningful event that raises awareness about achieving carbon neutrality and the importance of healthy soil.

Exterior view of Gurye County Office.

The event venue will offer a variety of exhibitions and programs, providing plenty to see and enjoy. There will be a main exhibition hall vividly illustrating the expo’s theme, more than 40 corporate booths, and a special zone where medicinal food chefs will present healthy cuisine. In addition, an eco-friendly flea market, in collaboration with local businesses, will offer fresh agricultural products and processed goods.

There will be a wealth of hands-on experiences for families. Programs include a soil playground where visitors can touch soil and awaken their ecological senses, a home garden workshop, a terrarium-making activity to bring nature indoors, and a stamp postcard crafting session-ensuring fun for all ages.

For youth, there will be a children’s science AI coding camp competition with KAIST university students serving as mentors, as well as a global children’s AI drawing competition where participants create images and videos using the keywords "carbon neutrality," "soil revival," and "Gurye." These events are expected to attract significant interest.

County Governor Kim Soonho stated, "Since this is an event created together by the environment, agriculture, businesses, and the local community, we have prepared a wide range of exhibitions and experiences," adding, "We hope many people will join us."

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