Eunpyeong District Launches Tourism Promotion Committee... Laying the Foundation for a Sustainable Tourism City

Discovering Unique Resources Such as Bukhansan and Hanok

On May 8, Eunpyeong District in Seoul officially launched the Tourism Promotion Committee to revitalize local tourism and establish strategic tourism policies. The committee consists of 15 members, including experts in tourism, culture, and the local economy, as well as district council members. It is tasked with deliberating on and advising Eunpyeong District’s tourism policies.

Eunpyeong District launched the Tourism Promotion Committee on the 8th. Provided by Eunpyeong District.

During the meeting, the committee held an appointment ceremony for its members, received a report on the “Bukhansan Tourism Revitalization Mid- to Long-Term Development Plan,” and reviewed the “2025 Eunpyeong District Culture and Tourism Project Implementation Plan.” In particular, strategies and practical tasks for transforming Eunpyeong into a stay-type tourism city were discussed, based on the district’s unique resources such as Bukhansan, Hanok, and its historical and cultural assets.

Eunpyeong District plans to use the Tourism Promotion Committee to discover distinctive tourism resources and to foster a tourism ecosystem linked to local commercial areas. Going forward, the district will further develop its tourism policy implementation plans, focusing on creating Eunpyeong-style tourism content that both residents and visitors can enjoy, and expanding resident participation.

Kim Jaeyong, Deputy Mayor of Eunpyeong District, stated, “Eunpyeong District is an area with unique resources such as Bukhansan, Hanok, and historical and cultural heritage. The launch of the Tourism Promotion Committee marks an important first step toward becoming a sustainable tourism city,” adding, “We will do our utmost to realize Eunpyeong District’s tourism policies.”