Suncheonman National Garden Attracts 13,000 Visitors on New Year's Day

'Wellness Garden City' Reopened Last April

On the first day of the Eulsayeon New Year, Suncheonman National Garden welcomed approximately 13,000 visitors, marking a vibrant start to the year.

Having established itself as a wellness garden city nationwide through the Suncheonman International Garden Expo and celebrating a new beginning with its reopening in April last year, Suncheonman National Garden continues to attract a steady stream of visitors in 2025 as well.

The first visitors of Suncheonman National Garden in 2025, Junseop No (61) and his spouse. Provided by Suncheon City

The first visitors to Suncheonman National Garden this year were confirmed to be Mr. Noh Junseop (61) and his wife, residents of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, which has a sister-city relationship with Suncheon. This added special significance, symbolizing the friendship between the two regions.

The city welcomed Mr. Noh Junseop and his wife, the first visitors of the New Year, with a bouquet and souvenirs, and gifted them a special memory by taking a commemorative photo with staff against the backdrop of the garden's iconic Lake Garden.

Mr. Noh Junseop, who took a train at 5 a.m. to visit Suncheonman National Garden before going to his wife's hometown, shared his thoughts, saying, "My hope for the New Year is a peaceful world."

Mayor Noh Kwan-gyu of Suncheon said, "Suncheonman National Garden is Korea's representative garden, where nature and cultural content are harmoniously blended. We are delighted that so many people visit with hopes for the New Year," adding, "We will do our best to ensure it continues to be a place that offers inspiration and relaxation to the public."