Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do

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General Information

Address
(57036) 203, Jungang-ro, Yeonggwang-eup, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do, Korea
Website
http://yeonggwang.jeonnam.kr
Tel
☎+82-61-350-5235(General Affairs Department, General affairs manager)
MOU Date
April 18, 2005

Symbol

Symbol mark

Mascot (Yeong, Gwang)

Tree (Neolitsea)

Flower (Magic lily)

Local Information

  • Location : The northwestern sphere of Jeollanam-do; consists of mountainous areas in the east, fields in the west and the rias coast
  • Area : 474㎢ (Population - 56,824 persons)
  • Administrative district : 3 eup, 8 myeon, 1 branch
  • Local features
    • It is hot and humid in summer due to an oceanic climate and it is cold and dry in winter due to a continental climate. Because of the high amount of sunshine, it is suitable for crop production.
  • Major industry
    • Abundant agricultural and fishery products such as rice, barley and fish are produced. Typical specialties include dried corvinas, chili peppers, bay salts, salted shrimps and reclaimed land rice
    • Famous for cultural heritages including Beobseongpo Danoje and Bulgapsa Temple as well as natural sceneries of vast mud flats, beautiful coasts, and small and large uninhabited islands
  • Other Information
    • Culture and leisure : Birthplace of Baekje Buddhism, Bulgapsa Temple, Naesan Memorial Hall, Won Buddihsm Shrine, Beobseongpo, Danoje, Boeun Lotus Embankment
    • Specialty : Yeonggwang dried corvinas, Mositnip songpyeon, bay salt, Cheongbori Korean beef, various agricultural and fishery products, processed foods

Exchange History

9. 6, 2018
Gwangjin-gu, produced and sent a video message for congratulating the 18th  Bulgapsan Mountain Lily Flower Festival

6. 2018
Yeonggwang-gun, produced and sent a video message for congratulating inauguration of the 7th mayor of Gwangjin-gu elected by popular vote

7. 16, 2018
Gwangjin-gu, produced and sent a video message for congratulating the Taebaek Hangang∙Nakdonggang Source Festival

9. 26 ~ 9. 27, 2018
Opened the 2017 Chuseok Agricultural and Fishery Products Direct Market

9. 15, 2018
Played a congratulatory video message of the mayor of Gwangjin-gu for the 2017 Yeonggwang Bulgapsan Mountain Lily Flower Festival

5. 23, 2017
Gwangjin-gu Friends Society visited and volunteered for Yeonggwang Welfare Center for the Disabled

9. 8 ~ 9. 9, 2016
Opened the 2016 Chuseok Agricultural and Fishery Products Direct Market

9. 22 ~ 9. 23, 2015
Opened the 2015 Chuseok Agricultural and Fishery Products Direct Market

9. 2 ~ 9. 3, 2014
Opened the 2014 Chuseok Agricultural and Fishery Products Direct Market

5. 25, 2012
Played a congratulatory video message of the mayor of Yeonggwang-gun for the 17th Gwangjin-gu Residents’ Day

5. 23, 2012
Spring Sisterhood City Specialty Direct Market

9. 23, 2011
The 11th  Bulgapsan Mountain Lily Flower Festival

 - Location : The whole area of Bulgapsa tourist district

 - Details : Playing a congratulatory video for the mayor of district

9. 6, 2011
Chuseok Agricultural and Fishery Products Direct Market

 - Location : Guui Park

 - Item : Yeonggwang dried yellow corvina

7. 30, 2011
The 3rd Yeonggwang Mudflat Marathon Festival

 - Location : The whole area of Baekbawi Beach, Duu-ri

 - Details : Played a congratulatory video message by the mayor of district

5. 20, 2011
Spring Sisterhood City Specialty Direct Market

 - Location : Guui Park

 - Item : Yeonggwang dried yellow corvina

2. 4 ~ 2. 5, 2010
Yeonggwang-gun Specialty Direct Market

 - Location : Yeonggwang-gun Office, Civil Affairs and Welfare Building, 1F

 - Item : Yeonggwang rice, dried corvina, half-moon ramie rice cakes, bay salt, chili powder, etc.

1. 26, 2010
Promotion and delivery ceremony for Yeonggwang specialties

 - Purpose : Promotion of outstanding Yeonggwang-gun specialties

 - Specialty offering : Rice (1kg) x 1,152 bags, bay salt (500g) x 1,152 bags, half-moon ramie rice cakes x 30 boxes, dried corvina x 2 strings

 - Delegation : Head of Yeonggwang-gun Eco-friendly Agricultural Administration Department, head of

Regional Economy Department, head of Maritime and Fisheries Department, CEO of Yeonggwnag-gun Agro Fisheries Inc., president of Yeonggwang-gun Nonghyup Rice Joint Association Corporation, etc.

10. 15, 2009
Invited the sister city and opened the direct market for commemorating 2009 Achasan Goguryeo Festival

 - Location : Children’s Grand Park Forest Open-Air

 - Delegation : 34 persons including the mayor of Yeonggwang-gun, civil officials and residents

 - Details : 2009 Achasan Goguryeo Festival opening ceremony, Kook Soo Ho performance, welcoming dinner

 - Direct market : Yeonggwang-gun specialties (selling dried corvina, half-moon ramie rice cakes)

9. 29, 2009

2009 Mid Autumn Sisterhood City Specialty Direct Market
- Location : Guui Park (across from Techno Mart, Guui 3-dong)

- Details : Selling Yeonggwang-gun specialties (dried corvina, half-moon ramie rice cakes)

 9. 23, 2009
2009 Nanum Gaeuk Seoul Market

 - Location : The whole area of Seoul Plaza ~ Cheonggye Plaza

 - Details : Selling Yeonggwang-gun agricultural and fishery specialties (dried corvina, ramie fabric rice cake, etc.), My Town Promotion Day, etc.

 7. 25, 2009
Hosted the 1st Yeonggwang Mudflat Marathon Festival

 – Location : The whole area of Duu-ri, Yeomsan-myeon, Yeonggwang-gun

 - Details : Played a congratulatory video of 12 persons including the mayor of Gwangjin-gu and the Minister of Culture and Sports

 3. 14, 2009
Participated in the proclamation ceremony for <2009 Yeonggwang Visiting Year> and toured around Yeonggwang-gun

 - Background: Promoting <2009 Yeonggwang Visiting Year>, the emphasized project of Yeonggwang-gun

 - Participation : 38 persons including district residents and civil officials of Uri-gu

 - Details : Participating in the proclamation ceremony of <2009 Yeonggwang Visiting Year> and touring Yeonggwang-gun

11. 13, 2008
Invited Yeonggwang-gun Saemaeul Council of Women for the urban/rural women group exchange project

 - Participation : 51 persons (members of Yeonggwang-gun Saemaeul Council of Women, Gwangjin-gu Saemaul Council of Women)

 - Details : Visiting major touristic attractions of Gwangjin-gu

10. 10 ~ 10. 12, 2008
Operated the PR booth for 2008 Achasan Goguryeo Festival sisterhood city

 - Location : Ttukseom Hangang Park Field

 - Details : Selling Yeonggwang-gun specialties (Sales record : KRW 6,170,000)

9. 10, 2008
Opened the 2008 Mid Autumn Direct Market

 - Location : Guui Park in front of Techno Mart

 - Item : Dried corvina, half-moon ramie rice cakes

 9. 4, 2008
2008 Gwangjin~Seoul City Tour

 - Location : Achasan Mountain, Cheonggyecheon

 - Details : Visiting tourist attractions of Gwangjin-gu and Seoul

 - Participation : 31 persons including the mayor of Yeonggwang-gun and cultural commentators

 8. 15, 2008
Opened the Yeonggwang Specialty Direct Market for commemorating the Hangang Festival for 60th Foundation Year of Korea

 - Item : Dried corvina, salted shrimp, baked salt, barley rice, Yeonggwang rice, etc

 7. 18, 2008
Provided a direct link to Yeonggwang Direct Market in Gwangjin-gu website

10. 4, 2007
2007 Achasan Goguryeo Festival

 - Location : Ttukseom Hangang Park Field

 - Participation : Congratulatory delegation (Chief of general affairs division of Yeonggwang-gun, etc.)

 - Details : Participated in the opening ceremony of the Achasan Goguryeo Festival

 12. 21, 2005
Supported snow damage restoration costs in Yeonggwang-gun

 - Location : Yeonggwang-gun Mayor’s Office

 - Amount : Supported KRW 10,000,000

 9. 21, 2005
Established a Saemaeul Branch sisterhood relationship

 - Location : Yeonggwang-gun Office Gymnasium

 - Host : Gwangjin-gu·Yeonggwang-gun Saemaeul Branch

 - Details : Helping farming villages, signing ceremony for sisterhood relationship, selling local products

 9. 13, 2005
Opened the Chuseok Sisterhood Region Direct Market

 - Location : Guui Park in front of Techno Mart

 - Sales record : 18 items; KRW 28,750,000

 - Participation : 50 members of Yeonggwang-gun and Inje-gun Saemaeul Council of Women

 5. 25, 2005
Opened the 10th Gwangjin-gu Residents’ Day Direct Market

 - Location : Ttukseom Hangang Park

 - Size : 10 pyeong (2 tents)

 - Participation : 6 companies and 26 items

 - Sales record :  Dried corvina, etc.; KRW 7,535,000