Wonju City to Support Hosting of the 1st Global Senior Wellness Conference

From November 20 to 21
Hosted by the National Health Insurance Service, Oak Valley, and Museum SAN

Wonju City in Gangwon Province will support the hosting of the '1st Global Senior Wellness Conference,' which will be held from November 20 to 21 at Oak Valley and Museum SAN, the city's prospective international conference district, in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Service.

Wonju City, '1st Global Senior Wellness Conference' Poster. Provided by Wonju City

The conference will discuss senior wellness trends and future outlooks in four Asian countries-Korea, Japan, China, and Singapore-and seek innovative ideas and solutions for a healthy and vibrant life for Asian seniors.

Over 100 participants are expected to attend, including experts in senior policy, housing, and wellness from each country, as well as university and graduate students interested in the wellness industry, and opinion leaders.

The final event schedule includes visits to Sogeumsan Grand Valley and traditional markets in Wonju, which are expected to help promote local tourism and revitalize the economy.

Wonju City attracted the hosting of this conference as part of the 'Support Project for the Activation of Prospective International Conference Districts,' which was selected by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in April, and plans to provide active support for the event.

Main support measures include operating shuttle buses for participants' convenience; supporting meditation and James Turrell exhibitions at Museum SAN, as well as forest interpretation and sound healing experience programs at Oak Valley; providing commemorative gifts; and offering discounts on usage fees for facilities in the prospective international conference district (Oak Valley, Museum SAN, and Wolsong-ri Shopping Center).

Hong Soonpil, Director of Tourism, stated, "We hope that supporting this Global Senior Wellness Conference will help promote Wonju City's MICE industry," adding, "We will continue to actively attract and support events held in the prospective international conference district and do our best to vitalize the MICE industry."

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