Gangwon Tourism Foundation Holds Launch Ceremony for "Gangwon 20 Major Mountains Supporters Group 1st Generation"

The Gangwon Tourism Foundation (CEO Choi Seong-hyeon, hereinafter referred to as "the Foundation"), Gangwon Regional Office of SMEs and Startups (Director Seo Jong-pil), and Korea SMEs and Startups Agency Gangwon Branch (Head Baek Sun-im) held the launch ceremony for the "Gangwon 20 Major Mountains Supporters Group 1st Generation" to promote the "2025-2026 Visit Gangwon Year." The event aims to promote the 20 major mountains of Gangwon and to boost the local economy by linking with traditional markets.

Gangwon Tourism Foundation held the inauguration ceremony for the "Gangwon Top 20 Mountains Supporters 1st Group" on the 17th. Provided by Gangwon Tourism Foundation

This launch ceremony was organized to enhance understanding of the consumption promotion project that connects the 20 major mountains of Gangwon with traditional markets, as well as to announce the official start of the supporters' activities. The event was attended by approximately 20 supporters and related officials.

During the event, appointment certificates were awarded to the supporters, and official activity badges and commemorative towels were distributed to the participants. Additionally, the supporters pledged to promote a culture of safe mountain hiking, reaffirming their sense of responsibility and commitment to action.

Going forward, the Gangwon 20 Major Mountains Supporters Group will engage in various activities from April to November, including hiking the major mountains, hosting traditional market events, creating diverse content, and running promotional campaigns on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and blogs to showcase the appeal of Gangwon tourism to a wider audience.

Choi Seong-hyeon, CEO of the Gangwon Tourism Foundation, stated, "We expect the Gangwon 20 Major Mountains Supporters Group to play an important role in widely publicizing the beauty of Gangwon's nature and the value of its major mountains." He added, "We hope to actively promote programs that link the 20 major mountains with traditional markets to contribute to revitalizing the local economy."

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