Haman County Holds Final Briefing to Supplement Application for Gyeongnam's First Historic Capital Designation

Final supplementary materials to be submitted to the National Heritage Administration within February

Haman County in South Gyeongsang Province announced on the 11th that it held a briefing session titled "Briefing Session to Supplement the Application for the Designation of the Historic Capital of Ara Gaya in Haman" at the county office conference room on the 10th, launching final checks for the designation.

This briefing session was organized to shed new light on the historical value of Ara Gaya in Haman and to enhance the completeness of the application for designation as a historic capital.

Final report meeting held for Haman's in-depth feasibility study on historic city designation. Provided by Haman County

In particular, the session was attended by advisory committee members including Haman County Governor Cho Geunje, former Director of the National Museum of Korea Kim Jaehong, Kyungpook National University Professor Lee Sungjoo, Kongju National University Professor Hong Bosik, and Vice Director Choi Kyungkyu of the East Asia Cultural Properties Research Institute, who engaged in in-depth discussions.

Through this briefing session, Haman County logically reinforced the historical symbolism and the necessity of designation for Haman as the capital and central hub of Ara Gaya, as well as the unique and unparalleled identity that only Haman holds within the broader Gaya cultural sphere.

The county also provided a detailed account of the long-standing dedication and efforts of Haman residents and the county government to preserve the cultural heritage of Ara Gaya.

The advisory committee members agreed that Ara Gaya in Haman fully meets the requirements for designation as a historic capital and possesses values that distinguish it from existing historic capitals, and they proposed strategies and directions for improvements to communicate this effectively.

The county plans to actively incorporate the expert opinions presented that day into the application and submit the final supplementary materials to the National Heritage Administration within February.

Haman County Governor Cho Geunje emphasized, "As a historic city that preserves the splendid culture of Ara Gaya, the designation as a historic capital is a core project that will establish Haman's identity and enhance its future value. Based on advice from the nation's top-level experts, we will prepare flawless supplementary materials and do our utmost to reap the fruits of designation as a historic capital in 2026."

Meanwhile, if Haman County is designated as a historic capital, a legal basis will be established under the relevant laws for receiving national support for projects such as improving the historic and cultural environment and supporting residents, which is expected to serve as a major turning point for revitalizing the local economy and enhancing the city's brand value.

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