Jangheung County Signs Agreement to Promote Military-Themed Tourism

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Jangheung County, South Jeolla Province (Governor Kim Sung) announced on the 26th that it has recently signed the nation's first "Military Industry Revitalization Business Agreement" based on airsoft guns with Unique Studios.

At the signing ceremony, both organizations pledged to closely cooperate with the goal of attracting new tourists by combining historical assets and geographical advantages with the military-themed industry. The main contents of the agreement include the operation of a military academy camp, development of programs, and revitalization of exhibitions, experiences, and tourism.

Kim Sung, Jangheung County Governor (center), and Lee Changsoo, CEO of Unique Studios, are posing for a commemorative photo after signing a business agreement. Provided by Jangheung County

Governor Kim Sung stated, "By combining historical assets such as Hoeryongpo, the Donghak Revolution historical site, and the shrine of Independence Activist Ahn Junggeun at Haedongsa with the military experience tourism industry, we expect not only to highlight Jangheung's characteristics as a sacred place of national defense, but also to create a modern military experience tourism destination. This will serve as a new turning point that will greatly contribute to revitalizing the local economy by attracting domestic and international tourists."

Lee Changsoo, CEO of Unique Studios, said, "Through this agreement, we will strive to emerge as a leading company in the domestic military industry and actively work together to make significant progress in addressing local issues such as population decline and revitalization of the regional economy by developing stay-type tourism content."