Goheung County Completes Long-Awaited 'Goheung County Sky Park' for Residents

Memorial Space with Over 18,000 Niches
Easing Inconvenience for Residents and Enhancing Dignity

Goheung County in South Jeolla Province (Governor Gong Youngmin) announced that on December 9, it held the completion ceremony for the long-awaited 'Goheung County Sky Park,' with over 500 residents in attendance.

This Sky Park was constructed at 245 Hocheon-gil, Goheung-eup, with a total budget of 19.8 billion won. It features a total of 18,417 enshrinement spaces, including 16,208 columbarium niches and 2,209 natural burial plots. The park is also equipped with parking and various convenience facilities.

A panoramic view of 'Goheung County Sky Park,' which held its completion ceremony on the 9th. Provided by Goheung County.

The establishment of this facility is significant in that it resolves the inconvenience residents previously faced by having to use distant burial facilities outside the county. Now, it provides a stable space where they can honor and remember the deceased with dignity in their hometown.

In particular, the Sky Park includes an outdoor courtyard, rest areas, and nighttime landscape lighting, allowing visitors to enjoy open views during the day and beautiful scenery at night. The park is carefully designed as a calm and warm space, creating a thoughtful memorial environment where visitors can feel at ease.

The completion ceremony began with a celebratory performance, followed by a progress report, commemorative address, and ribbon-cutting. It was a meaningful occasion to reflect on the collaborative efforts with the local community throughout the project.

In his commemorative address, Governor Gong Youngmin stated, "I am well aware of the economic and time burdens our residents have endured by using burial facilities in other areas," and added, "We will thoroughly review all operational plans before the official opening to ensure that every resident can use the facility without inconvenience."

An official from the county's Resident Welfare Division commented, "The completion of Goheung County Sky Park is significant not only as the completion of a facility, but also as the establishment of a local foundation to provide dignified memorial services within the residents' living area." The official continued, "Starting in 2026, we will expand cremation subsidies to ease the financial burden on residents and will do our utmost to ensure fair and stable benefits as we prepare for the opening."

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