Gochang-gun Creates Wolgok Neighborhood Park Urban Forest... 1 Billion KRW Invested

‘Wolgok Green Park,’ a representative urban park in Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk, has reopened after planting new flowers and trees and expanding convenience facilities such as a health walking trail.

According to the county on the 2nd, the ‘Wolgok Green Park Urban Forest Creation Project’ was selected in 2022 and carried out with a total budget of 1 billion KRW, including 500 million KRW from the provincial government and 500 million KRW from the county.

Wolgok Green Park, a representative urban park in Gochang-gun, has reopened after planting new flowers and trees and expanding convenience facilities such as the creation of a health walking trail.
[Photo by Gochang-gun]

To promote tree growth, the soil was improved, and drainage pipes were installed for smooth water flow. The old and rusted iron fence was removed, creating a more open atmosphere.

In the central plaza, a large full moon sculpture symbolizing ‘Wolgok Village (wishing for great people to emerge while watching the moon rising from Bangjangsan Mountain)’ catches the eye.

Additionally, a walking trail and a barefoot walking loess path were created to promote residents’ health, and convenience facilities such as benches were expanded.

County Governor Shim Deok-seop said, “As residents’ demands for health and rest are increasing, we will strive to create leisure and cultural spaces utilizing urban parks.”

Gochang = Kim Jae-gil, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy baekok@asiae.co.kr