Jangheung County Supports New Residents' Settlement with "Orientation Tour"

Jangheung County in South Jeolla Province announced on November 7 that it had conducted the "New Resident Jangheung Orientation Tour" for residents who have recently moved to the area. The purpose of the program is to help new residents adapt to the region and promote their participation in the local community.

Participants of the "New Residents Jangheung Orientation Tour" are taking a commemorative photo. Provided by Jangheung County

Since 2017, the county has operated this program nine times, with a total of approximately 230 participants to date. This year's tour included 22 people who moved to Jangheung County after January 1 of this year. Participants visited local attractions such as the Ahn Jung-geun Memorial History Museum, Borimsa Temple, and the Han Seungwon Literature School. In particular, they visited the literature school and walking trail of Han Seungwon, a local writer and the father of author Han Kang, to experience the cultural depth of Jangheung.

County Governor Kim Sung stated, "This tour is not just a simple sightseeing program; it is designed so that new residents can directly experience the charm and identity of Jangheung and feel a sense of belonging as members of the local community." He added, "We will implement a variety of support policies to ensure the stable settlement of new residents."