Hapcheon Chunlan Promotional Exhibition Held at the National Assembly

Co-hosted by National Assembly Members An Ho-young and Kim Tae-ho
Exhibition of Over 100 Pieces and Orchid Planting Experience

The Gyeongnam Hapcheon Chunlan Promotion Exhibition was held at the National Assembly, the Hall of the People, on the 28th and 29th, attracting the attention of lawmakers nationwide and concluding successfully.

Co-hosted by Democratic Party lawmaker Ahn Ho-young and People Power Party lawmaker Kim Tae-ho to promote the industrialization of Korean Chunlan and Hapcheon Chunlan, the event was organized by Hapcheon County and the International Orchid Culture Foundation. It was jointly sponsored by more than 10 organizations, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, and nationwide orchid associations.

At this exhibition, about 100 Chunlan orchids such as Taegukseon, Jungtu, and Bokryun, which are being cultivated in Hapcheon for the industrialization of Korean Chunlan, were displayed. Along with orchid planting experiences and photo zones, the event promoted the orchid industry and explained Chunlan cultivation techniques, drawing great interest not only from lawmakers but also from the general public visiting the National Assembly.

The Hapcheon Chunlan Promotion Exhibition was held at the National Assembly.

In particular, it was evaluated as an opportunity to confirm that Korean Chunlan’s beauty can be sufficiently utilized in the existing gift orchid market.

Representative Ahn, who hosted the event, said, “We will strive to establish legislation and policies for the promotion of Korean Chunlan.”

Representative Kim stated, “The government must support the popularization and industrialization of Korean Chunlan,” adding, “We will work together on this.”

County Governor Kim Yoon-cheol expressed gratitude, saying, “I appreciate the two lawmakers from Jeolla and Gyeongsang provinces for creating a venue for harmony through culture,” and explained the importance of Korean Chunlan industrialization, stating, “Hapcheon will take the lead as the mecca of orchids in the future.”

Chairman Jo Samsul of the County Council requested, “Let us unite our efforts for the prosperous era of Korean Chunlan.”

Hapcheon County held its first National Assembly exhibition in 2019 when it began the orchid industrialization and hosted the second exhibition this year. It is growing as the mecca of orchids by pioneering the industrialization of Korean Chunlan.