Gochang County to Complete Gureumgol Forest Recreation Theme Park Within the Year

Wood Culture Experience Center Aims for Completion in 2027

Gochang County is accelerating its efforts to become a stay-type tourism city by launching the full-scale development of the 'Gureumgol Forest Recreation Theme Park,' which combines forest recreation, leisure sports, and experiential content.

Aerial view of Gureumgol Forest Recreation Theme Park natural forest in Gochang. Provided by Gochang County

According to Gochang County on January 29, land issues for the forest recreation theme park were smoothly resolved at the end of last year. As a result, the Gureumgol Natural Recreation Forest and forest leisure sports facilities will be built by the end of this year on a 56-hectare site in Yonggye-ri, Asan-myeon. The Wood Culture Experience Center will be constructed in phases, aiming for completion in 2027.

The Gureumgol Natural Recreation Forest will feature eco-friendly accommodation facilities, a forest campground, and walking trails, and is planned to operate as a year-round healing space tailored to families and group visitors.

In addition, forest leisure sports facilities utilizing ropes, nets, and rails will be introduced to strengthen hands-on content. The Wood Culture Experience Center, equipped with woodworking activities and exhibition functions, will further expand the site into a comprehensive forest cultural space.

The county aims to build a differentiated tourism infrastructure through this project and enhance visitor satisfaction by operating a variety of programs.

Once the Gureumgol Forest Recreation Theme Park is completed, it is expected to form a stay-type tourism belt linked with nearby resources such as the Ungok Ramsar Wetland, Seonunsan Provincial Park, and the Dolmen Sites, greatly contributing to revitalizing the local economy.

Kim Jongsin, Director of the Forest and Greenery Division of Gochang County, stated, "We will develop the Gureumgol Forest Recreation Theme Park as a premium recreational space where nature and people coexist," adding, "We will do our best to make it a leading forest tourism destination representing Gochang."

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