Jeonnam Youth Future Foundation, Successful Exchange Camp with Gyeongbuk Youth

Diverse Activities Including Mokpo Modern History Museum Tour and Gat Kimchi Making Experience

Youth from Gyeongbuk visiting Jeonnam are posing for a commemorative photo after visiting the Mokpo Modern History and Culture Museum. Provided by Jeonnam Youth Future Foundation

The Jeonnam-Gyeongbuk Youth Exchange Camp, hosted by Jeonnam Province and organized by the Jeollanam-do Youth Future Foundation (Director Yang Miran), was held for 2 nights and 3 days from the 11th to the 13th.

This camp was held in Jeonnam as a return visit following the exchange camp held in Gyeongbuk last July, with a total of 68 participants including 61 youths and 7 leaders. The camp featured a rich program centered around Jeonnam's representative tourist attractions: Mokpo, Yeosu, and Suncheon.

Youth from Gyeongbuk visiting Jeonnam are experiencing making Gatkimchi in Yeosu. Provided by Jeonnam Youth Future Foundation

Participants engaged in various activities to experience the charm of Jeonnam, such as exploring the Mokpo Modern History Museum, marine water activities at the Yeosu City Youth Marine Education Center, making Gat Kimchi, touring the National Yeosu Marine Meteorological Science Museum, visiting Aqua Planet, and touring the Suncheon Drama Film Set.

Yang Miran, Director of the Jeollanam-do Youth Future Foundation, said, "I hope this exchange camp provided Gyeongbuk youths with a valuable opportunity to experience the charm of Jeonnam," adding, "We plan to continue steady exchange cooperation with Gyeongbuk and create various opportunities for youths to communicate and grow together."

Since 2015, the Jeonnam-Gyeongbuk Youth Exchange Camp has provided a precious opportunity for youths from Jeonnam and Gyeongbuk to exchange their cultures, broaden mutual understanding, and build friendships.