Yeongwol County to Hold 'Walking the Untan High Road with Former Residents' Event on the 20th

Yeongwol County in Gangwon Province announced on September 19 that it will hold the event 'Walking the Untan High Road, Journeying with Those Who Left Their Hometowns' at the Integrated Tourism Information Center on September 20. The event aims to promote the Untan High Road walking trail and foster a sense of hometown pride among Yeongwol County residents.

'Walking the Untan Altitude Trail, Journeying with Emigrants' Poster. Provided by Yeongwol County

Organized by the Yeongwol Industry Promotion Agency and the Yeongwol County Residents' Association in Seoul, the event will provide an opportunity for both residents who have left their hometown and current county residents to walk the Untan High Road together, reflecting on their love for their hometown and the identity of Yeongwol County. The program includes the delivery of hometown donation funds, trekking along the third section of the Untan High Road (from Moundong to Ssarijae), and a traditional market experience. Participants will share their perspectives through each program, deepening their understanding of local issues and laying the groundwork for sustainable returns to their hometown.

Um Gwangyeol, Director of the Yeongwol Industry Promotion Agency, stated, "We hope that the Untan High Road walking trail will become a representative cultural asset that embodies the region's history." He added, "We will continue to share the identity of Yeongwol County with many people, including those who have left their hometown, and develop various collaborative models to benefit the region."

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