Jinju City Council's Urban Environment Committee Visits Wolasan... Seeking Solutions to Boost Tourism

Operational Inspections for Spring Visitors, Emphasis on On-Site Safety and Wildfire Prevention

The Urban Environment Committee of Jinju City Council announced on the 13th that it conducted an inspection of the operation status and safety management of the Wolasan Forest Jinju Visit Facility.

Since its opening, the Wolasan Forest Jinju Visit Facility has surpassed 1.93 million cumulative visitors, establishing itself as one of the leading attractions in Gyeongnam Province.

In addition, the facility has been recognized for its value by being selected as an excellent institution or provider in several categories: Forest Welfare Service Provider/Outstanding Institution by the Korea Forest Welfare Institute, Outstanding Wood Culture Experience Center/Outstanding Institution by the Korea Forest Service, and Operation and Development of Forest Recreation Facilities in Gyeongnam Province/Outstanding Institution, among others.

The Urban Environment Committee of Jinju City Council is conducting an inspection of the operating status and safety management of the Jinju Visit Facility located in the forest of Wola Mountain.

On this day, the committee inspected major facilities such as the natural recreation forest, wood culture experience center, and children's forest experience center, checking the safety management and operational readiness for the expected increase in spring visitors.

In particular, the committee reviewed the progress of the 'Wolasan Healing Forest' construction project, which is scheduled for completion in 2027, and focused on the current state of wood utilization experience events as well as future plans for their activation.

Additionally, the committee mentioned recent cases of consecutive wildfires, urging that safety management should always be approached with vigilance and that preventive measures must be systematized.

Kang Myoyoung, Chairperson of the Urban Environment Committee, stated, "Starting with the Wolasan Hydrangea Festival in June, we hope that the diverse sights and attractions offered every season will continue to draw tourists. We will maintain our ongoing interest and support so that this facility can become a leading forest welfare space representing Korea."

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