Hamyang County Launches Nationwide Expansion of 'OreGO Hamyang' Mountain Summit Certification Program

Certification Content Based on 15 Major Mountains
Strengthening the Link Between Mountain Tourism and Stay-Type Tourism

On March 24, Hamyang County, Gyeongsangnam-do announced that it had signed a business agreement with the Gyeongnam Mountaineering Federation in the small conference room at the county office to promote the mountain summit certification program, 'OreGO Hamyang.'

The signing ceremony was attended by County Governor Jin Byeongyeong and county officials, as well as President Cho Gwangje and representatives from the Gyeongnam Mountaineering Federation. Both parties agreed to work together to increase nationwide participation in the 'OreGO Hamyang' mountain summit certification program, which utilizes 15 major mountains in Hamyang County with elevations over 1,000 meters. Their goal is to boost mountain tourism and mountaineering sports in the region.

Under the agreement, the two organizations will collaborate in various areas, including: ▲ spreading mountaineering sports culture and encouraging healthy mountain activities; ▲ establishing a cooperative system for promoting the 'OreGO Hamyang' mountain tourism content; ▲ cooperating on hosting events and competitions related to mountain tourism and mountaineering sports; and ▲ working together to establish a culture of mountain safety and to carry out educational and promotional activities.

Photo of Hamyang County Gyeongnam Mountaineering Federation and the signing ceremony of the 'OrGO Hamyang' revitalization business agreement

In addition, Hamyang County will provide administrative support to promote mountain tourism and mountaineering sports, identify joint cooperative projects, and coordinate collaboration with related organizations. The Gyeongnam Mountaineering Federation will be responsible for providing information and professional advice related to mountaineering sports and activities, as well as promoting joint cooperative projects through its mountaineering network.

The county expects that this agreement will encourage broader participation in 'OreGO Hamyang,' revitalize mountain tourism, and ultimately lead to an increase in visitors and a boost to the local economy.

Cho Gwangje, President of the Gyeongnam Mountaineering Federation, stated, "Hamyang is a region renowned nationwide for its outstanding mountain resources. We will actively cooperate to help 'OreGO Hamyang' develop into Korea's leading mountain summit certification program."

A Hamyang County official said, "With this agreement, we plan to further expand participation in 'OreGO Hamyang' and promote a variety of programs that link mountain tourism and mountaineering sports. We will do our best to invigorate stay-type tourism and boost the local economy."

Meanwhile, 'OreGO Hamyang' is a mountain summit certification program in which participants climb 15 famous mountains in Hamyang County, each over 1,000 meters above sea level, and certify their ascent using a mobile app. Upon completing all 15 summits, participants receive a regional gift certificate and a pure silver medal (produced by Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corp.) as souvenirs.

Additionally, visitor convenience programs such as 'OreGO Taxi' and 'Stay GO Accommodation Support' are being operated together to help promote stay-type tourism and revitalize the local economy.

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