Geochang Changpowon Embracing Hwanggang Selected as a Leading Cultural Asset of Korea

Plaque Unveiling for Local100 Selection
Laying the Groundwork for National Garden Designation

Promoting Excellence Nationwide through the Garden Healing Expo in October

On April 16, Geochang County held a plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the selection of Geochang Changpowon as one of the "2nd Local100 (100 Regional Cultural Attractions)" under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The event was attended by around 20 people, including Hyunmi Kim, acting governor of Geochang County, and officials from the Gyeongsangnam-do Forest Recreation Division. The ceremony began with a progress report, followed by a commemorative address and the unveiling of the plaque.

'Local100' is a project run by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism that selects 100 unique cultural assets from across the country and promotes them domestically and internationally. It aims to spread the value of regional culture and revitalize tourism.

[Photo title=Geochang County] Commemorative Ceremony for the Local100 Phase 2 Selection at Geochang Changpo Garden

Geochang Changpowon, an ecological garden space harmonizing with the Hwanggang riverside landscape, was recognized as an outstanding resource that captures the natural and cultural characteristics of the region, earning its place in the 2nd Local100 selection.

In particular, Geochang Changpowon was finally selected in the regional cultural space category after both document and online evaluations. Moving forward, it will receive support through features on the Regional Culture Promotion Agency's website, as well as promotion via various media such as social media and YouTube, and distribution of the Local100 booklet.

Through these efforts, the regional value and recognition of Geochang Changpowon are expected to increase further, which is also anticipated to significantly help build national consensus for its future designation as a national garden.

Acting Governor Kim Hyunmi stated, "The selection of Geochang Changpowon for Local100 is a meaningful achievement, recognizing it as a representative regional cultural resource of Korea," adding, "We will actively pursue a variety of policies and garden development projects to leverage Geochang's unique features and values as we work toward its designation as a national garden."

Meanwhile, Geochang County plans to hold the Geochang Garden Healing Expo on October 2 to widely promote the excellence of Geochang Changpowon nationwide, and further support regional economic growth by expanding public consensus for its designation as a national garden and revitalizing garden tourism.

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