Imsil-gun Participates in Gwangju Pet & Cat Show, Promotes the Appeal of "Imsil Pet Tourism"

Imsil-gun participated in the 19th Gwangju Pet & Cat Show, the largest pet exhibition in the Jeolla region, where it comprehensively promoted major pet-related facilities, festivals, and projects, and communicated directly with visitors.

Imsil-gun participated in the 19th Gwangju Pet & Cat Show, promoting pet-related festivals and projects and showcasing Imsil-gun's appeal as a pet tourism destination. Provided by Imsil-gun

At this exhibition, Imsil-gun highlighted the appeal of its pet tourism, focusing on local festivals and tourism content that can be enjoyed together with companion animals.

Imsil-gun emphasized its strengths as a pet-friendly travel destination by introducing events such as Imsil N Pet Star, which will be held together with the Osooyegyeon Cultural Festival at the Osooyegyeon tourist site from May 1 to 3, the Okjeong Lake Cherry Blossom Festival in early April, and the Imsil N Rose Festival, which will be held for the first time at the Imsil Cheese Theme Park in late May this year.

Alongside this, Imsil-gun also actively promoted public pet-related infrastructure and experiential tourism resources.

By presenting Osoo Pet Memorial Park, the only public pet funeral facility in Korea, the Osooyegyeon National Recreation Campground, a pet-friendly camping site that officially opened last September, and a pet tour program that allows visitors to explore the area with their companion animals, Imsil-gun introduced its stay-type tourism environment for families with pets.

It also promoted the World Famous Dog Theme Land, scheduled for completion in 2028, and the sale of lots in a pet-specialized complex within Imsil-gun's second agro-industrial complex. Through this, Imsil-gun communicated its strategy to attract pet-related industries, support corporate activities, and expand the foundation of local industries.

On-site, a roulette event was held for those who subscribed to the ImsilN TV YouTube channel and followed related facilities on Instagram, and various prizes such as Imsil cheese, pet paw cleansers, and waste bags were given out, drawing an enthusiastic response from visitors.

One participant who visited the exhibition booth said, "I had no idea there were so many festivals and facilities in Imsil-gun where you can be with your pets, but through this exhibition I got the impression that it is a well-prepared place to travel with companion animals," adding, "I definitely want to visit with my pet."

An Imsil-gun official said, "By participating in this exhibition, we were able to directly introduce Imsil-gun's pet-friendly policies and tourism resources to pet owners," and added, "We will continue to promote pet tourism and facilities and keep discovering content that can be utilized."