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| September 12th, 2024 Korea Wellness News |
Welcome to our latest blog post, where we explore the exciting developments in Korea Wellness as of September 12th, 2024.
Renowned for its innovation and holistic approach, Korea Wellness continues to set the pace in the global wellness industry.
In this post, we delve into the nation's newest AI-driven health monitoring systems, offering real-time insights that empower individuals to take charge of their well-being.
We also highlight the booming Korea Wellness tourism sector, attracting global visitors eager to experience traditional Korean practices like Hanbang and modern wellness retreats.
Furthermore, we discuss the government's increased funding for mental health services, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to wellness that includes mental, physical, and emotional health.
Join us as we uncover how Korea Wellness is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, setting a global standard.
Whether you're a wellness enthusiast, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about innovative health practices, this post provides valuable insights into the future of Korea Wellness.
Read on to discover how Korea Wellness is shaping the world of wellness today.
**Jeonnam National University, Department of Wellness and Tertiary Industries, is recruiting new students for 2025 to cultivate future agricultural talents**.
Jeonnam National University's Department of Wellness and Sixth Industry is recruiting new students for the 2025 academic year. The recruitment period is from September 9th to November 22nd. This recruitment aims to foster talents who will open up the possibilities of future agriculture in various fields such as rural convergence industry, healing agriculture, forest, garden, horticultural healing industry, and local creators.
The Department of Wellness 6th Industry provides practical education to foster talents that can be utilized immediately in the field. Through various hands-on programs such as operating a product photography studio, entrepreneurship club activities, and forest, garden, and horticultural healing agriculture research groups, the department is improving students' practical skills, and is also providing special lectures on business planning with the support of the Jeonnam Creative Economy Innovation Center.
The 6th Industry Promotion Manager effectively markets rural products and services through live commerce and e-commerce, contributing to increasing farmers' incomes and local economic development. The Department of Wellness and Sixth Industry fosters professionals in various fields such as sixth industry coordinators, local creators, and healing farmers, and also provides national certification training.
Students from rural areas are provided with full scholarships from admission to graduation, contributing to the development of local talent. The Department of Wellness and Tertiary Industry at Chonnam National University is looking forward to receiving applications from students who will be the main players in the future of agriculture.
**Kangwon Land invests KRW 2.5 trillion in wellness and non-casino sectors... to build a future-oriented complex cultural space**.
Kangwon Land has unveiled its plans to invest heavily in the non-casino sector with the announcement of the KRW 2.5 trillion K-HIT Project 1.0, which focuses on various non-casino facilities, including integrated resorts and wellness centers, with the goal of increasing the share of non-casino revenue to 30% by 2032.
Through this investment, Gangwon Land plans to build a new complex cultural space, including the High One Square integrated resort, a high-end hotel, a sky bridge, and a luxury forest trail. The investment in non-casino segments such as wellness centers and pool villas is particularly notable, and appears to be a strategy to expand non-casino revenue streams and strengthen competitiveness.
Currently, Kangwon Land's revenue is dominated by the casino sector, with casino revenue accounting for more than 85% of total revenue. However, the recent changes in the casino industry and the need to strengthen the non-casino segment as part of its customer attraction strategy have led to this large investment.
Gangwon Land is strengthening its integrated resorts and tourism products to increase its competitiveness for domestic and international customers, which we expect will naturally have a positive impact on the casino sector through infrastructure building in the non-casino sector.
**Jeju Wellness Tourism, Harmonizing New Trends of Generation MZ with Ecological Experience
Jeju Island is leading a new trend through ecotourism and wellness tourism aimed at Generation MZ. Recently, the Jeju Tourism Organization has been harmonizing wellness and nature experiences through programs such as 'Karmstay' and 'Come to the Forest'.
'Karmstay' is a concept that combines the Jeju words 'garm' (small village) and 'stay' (to stay), and involves 13 villages across Jeju Island, offering guests the opportunity to experience local culture. It is especially popular as a place for photo shoots and social media sharing, such as bridal showers for Generation MZ.
'Come to the Forest' is a festival for relaxation and adventure in nature, and the event, held at Hallado Library in Jeju, attracted more than 5,300 people over two days. The event offers eco-experiences and nature meditation programs for families, and emphasizes the coexistence of Jeju's natural environment and local communities.
The Jeju Tourism Organization is actively promoting wellness tourism destinations such as Fantastic Forest Gokjawal Park, Merchewat Forest Path, and Seogwipo Healing Forest, providing visitors with in-depth nature experiences through eco-experiences and healing programs. These efforts demonstrate that Jeju is positioning itself as a sustainable tourism destination.
As such, Jeju Island is presenting a sustainable tourism model where local residents and tourists grow together through ecotourism and wellness tourism.
**Busan targets Chinese market with wellness and medical tourism**.
On September 5, Busan City and the Busan Economic Promotion Agency held a successful 'Busan Medical Tourism China Business Consultation' in Qingdao, China. The event aimed to strengthen cooperation in the field of medical tourism by targeting China's demand for special-purpose tourism.
Busan City operates the Busan Medical Tourism Business Center in partnership with the Korea Tourism Organization, and invited 22 buyers from the medical tourism industry from across China. The event featured a variety of programs, including briefings, business consultations, promotional booths, and a photo exhibition, to showcase Busan's medical tourism.
A total of 99 one-on-one business consultations were held with 12 medical institutions from Busan, exploring mutual interests and cooperation possibilities. In addition, the promotional space and emotional photo exhibition introducing Busan's wellness tourism destinations and medical tourism contents were well received.
The demand for medical tourism in the Chinese market is attracting attention as a special-purpose tourism sector, and the number of Chinese patients reached 112,000 last year, an increase of 155% year-on-year. Busan plans to continue to target the Chinese market and enhance its competitiveness in attracting medical tourists through various support programs.
Park Geun-rok, head of the city's Tourism Marketing Bureau, said that the consultation was an important opportunity to promote Busan's medical tourism and identify trends in the Chinese market, and that the city will continue to strengthen its competitiveness in the Chinese market through various promotion and support programs.
**Nami Island welcomes Chuseok Golden Week with wellness and tradition***.
Nami Island is gearing up for the Chuseok Golden Week holiday in 2024 with a variety of wellness and traditional experiences. The event, which runs from September 14 to 18, will feature a variety of programs for families, from traditional folk games to craft activities and an outdoor swimming pool.
At the plaza in front of the Namikongkur Gallery in the center of Nami Island, visitors can enjoy traditional Korean folk games such as jaejae kick, ring toss, and daehala riding, and at the 'Tell Me Your Wish' event, families can write down their wishes and hang them on the full moon. Craft activities include spinning a potter's wheel and various painting classes.
Visitors wearing hanbok will be rewarded with a special event, and those who post a photo of themselves in hanbok on Instagram can win a 'Namiisum Nekut' photo. Visitors can also try on traditional clothing from other countries through the 'Indian Style, Indian Costume Experience'.
Free performances will also be held every day during the holiday, including a harmonica musical journey by the Lee Ye Young Band and traditional percussion performances by the percussion troupe Hwon at Namiseom Eco Stage. Wellness programs include making accessories using natural products and color psychology counseling at the Health Club Nami Island.
For visitors who want to be active, Nami Water Park offers a variety of transportation options such as bicycles, e-bikes, story tour buses, and sharing trains, as well as water play. Zipwire riders are treated to a “lucky draw” event and a mini traditional tug-of-war experience.
Gourmet food is also a must, and Nami Island offers pine nut pastries and pine nut gelato made with Gapyeong pine nuts, as well as a traditional liquor exhibition and Chuseok gift exhibition. Don't miss the opportunity to spend a fulfilling Chuseok holiday on Nami Island near Seoul.
**Caredoc develops wellness-centered 'Senior Housing Design Guidelines'
CareDoc is leading the way in improving the quality of senior living spaces with the release of its new 'Senior Housing Design Guidelines'. The guidelines set standards for implementing “high-quality smart senior housing” and aim to standardize design and operations to improve the quality of senior life.
CareDoc's Senior Housing Design Lab developed the guidelines by analyzing high-end senior housing in the U.S., Japan, Europe, and elsewhere. The guidelines focus on objectively assessing and managing senior well-being and operational efficiency by adopting 'evidence-based design'. They also consider the synergy of three aspects - hardware (space), software (programs), and humanware (care services) - in an integrated manner, and emphasize designing spaces that support healing and recovery by applying universal design and the Snuselen method.
It provides an environment that can be lived in continuously throughout the aging cycle, and the design is organized in a way that promotes the health and vitality of seniors. Based on these guidelines, CareDoc is also developing a certification system for senior housing design consulting and quality assessment, and will establish a system that can be certified internationally through a partnership with a 'green building consulting company'.
Caredoc's new design guidelines will improve the quality of the Korean senior housing market and will be applied to its brands such as 'Caredoc Care Home' and 'Caredoc Nursing Home' in the future. By providing senior housing that is competitive in the global market, Caredoc plans to lead the way in designing high-quality senior housing products.
**Chuseok and October Travel Promotion with ClubD Oasis, Wellness***.
ClubD Oasis, a premium spa and water park in Busan, is offering various wellness travel promotions for the Chuseok holiday and the Jingumdari holiday in early October. The promotions offer a wide range of benefits for families and couples alike.
During the Chuseok holiday, the park will offer special discounts for family visits of three or more people for five days starting on the 14th, as well as a free upgrade to a combined all-day pass. Discounts of up to 53% are also available when presenting a mobile or tributary boarding pass for KTX and Air Busan.
There are also offers for couples. Starting on the 14th, couples visiting Busan can receive a buy one, get one free offer on an integrated all-day ticket by verifying a couple photo and items.
From the beginning of October to the end of November, there will also be a promotion related to 'Festival Month' with Busan City. During this period, we will offer discounts of up to 53% when you present your combined admission ticket. Also, in conjunction with the 19th Busan Fireworks Festival on November 9, package tickets will be sold to enjoy ClubD Oasis' outdoor infinity pool and ocean view terrace on the 6th floor.
ClubD Oasis has a variety of facilities, including an infinity pool that connects to the sea in Haeundae, Busan, a 200-meter-long tube slide, indoor and outdoor lazy river pools, and five different themed jjimjilbangs, a Cheongsudang open-air bath using hot spring water, and an outdoor footbath, adding to its appeal as a wellness destination. ClubD Oasis, which was selected as Busan's first national health spa and the eighth in Korea this year, offers visitors the ultimate healing experience.
**Incheon Youth Week 2024, a festival where wellness meets youth passion
From September 21 to 28, Incheon will celebrate Incheon Youth Week 2024 with a variety of wellness and youth-related events under the theme “Youth! Open Incheon”. Youth Week is held every year from the third Saturday of September for a week, in accordance with the Youth Basic Act, and is a festival for young people and citizens to participate together.
To kick off the event, the '5th Incheon Youth Day' ceremony will be held at Songdo Central Park, and will feature a 'Yogijogi Concert' by local youth artists, a performance by the SSG Landers cheerleaders, and celebratory performances by singers Lee Jong-min, Jung Soo-min, and Ben. Finally, there will be a special outdoor screening of classic movies, allowing families and friends to spend quality time together.
Other events include a flea market with 20 teams of local youth entrepreneurs, and booths promoting various youth policies, including the Green Planet Campaign, Youth Mind Health Campaign, You're Never Too Young, Four Color Comma, and Incheon Wellness, as well as sign language interpretation services for the hearing impaired and environmental protection campaigns.
During Youth Week, events are also organized for young people to showcase their creativity and passion. There will be a relay job fair with universities, the Incheon Youth Renaissance, a youth policy contest, Incheon Youth Tsudam, a place of harmony between young people and older generations, and the Youth Empathy Talk Concert, a lecture and healing concert by YouTuber Orbit.
Mayor Yoo Jung-bok said, “I hope this event will be an opportunity for young people to grow their dreams and encourage each other,” and said that Incheon will continue to expand support for young people's employment, entrepreneurship, and independence.
**Goyang Industrial Promotion Agency showcases the future of wellness and smart cities**.
Goyang Industrial Promotion Agency unveiled its vision of a digital wellness city at the World Smart City Expo 2024 (WSCE2024), held from September 3 to 5, by operating the Goyang Special Smart City Pavilion. Hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport and the Ministry of Science and ICT, WSCE2024 is the largest smart city event in the Asia-Pacific region, with more than 300 local governments and companies from more than 70 countries around the world participating.
The pavilion introduced various smart services related to Goyang City's Digital Wellness City project. Key exhibits included autonomous buses, drone valley services, traffic optimization services, busking pole services, digital twin services, and smart administration services. These services demonstrated efforts to improve the quality of life for citizens by combining wellness and smart technology.
During the exhibition, Goyang City's pavilion was visited by domestic and international dignitaries, including Kang Hee-up, Chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Pang Eran Dato' Shamhari, Minister of Transport and Communications of Brunei Darussalam, and Lee Jung-hwa, 2nd Vice Mayor of Goyang Special City, and international visitors from Germany, Japan, Indonesia, and Colombia. The number of business consultations was 130 and the value of consultations reached KRW 4.5 billion.
The Korea-Germany-ASEAN International Smart City Forum, held as part of WSCE2024, discussed sustainable smart city models, smart mobility, and climate resilience. The forum shared cases and latest information from each country, and discussed ways to develop sustainable cities and respond to climate change.
Han Dong-gyun, head of the Goyang Industry Promotion Agency, said, “We are pleased that Goyang's smart city services received a lot of attention at the expo.” “We will continue to improve the quality of life of citizens by publicizing smart technology, and support the business expansion of participating SMEs through the base-type smart city project and living lab demonstration project.”
**LEGOLAND Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Wellness and Offers a Variety of Benefits***.
LEGOLAND Korea Resort will be hosting a variety of events from September 14-18 during the Chuseok holiday, including the LEGOLAND Folklore Hanmadang program, where guests can experience traditional folk games such as Touhou, Jaeho, and Yutnori, as well as an interactive LEGOLAND Magician performance at 11:30 a.m. each day. On Chuseok Day, a fireworks display will take place at 7:30 p.m. and can be viewed from across LEGOLAND. Additionally, starting September 17, the park will offer afternoon tickets for 39,000 won ($39) on fall season nighttime openings, which can be used from 3 p.m. until closing time.
Meanwhile, Park Hyatt Busan is offering 25% off room rates for stays of two nights or more through its 'Extended Stay' promotion. In particular, the hotel is celebrating World Wellness Week from September 20 to 22, offering guests the opportunity to try out various wellness programs for free. Guests can enjoy free access to the indoor pool and fitness center, while suite guests can enjoy the 'Happy Hour at Living Room' offer and free access to the sauna.
From September 14 to November 30, Seoul Dragon City will offer the 'Geumchu Seongyeon' course at its Chinese fine dining restaurant, Fei. The course, which utilizes seasonal fall ingredients, is available for lunch and dinner and is priced at KRW 170,000 per person.
AC Hotel by Marriott Seoul Gangnam is offering a 'Sunset on the Rooftop' package for the Chuseok holiday, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy dinner with a night view at the world-renowned rooftop bar 'Cloud'. The package includes a room and dinner at the rooftop bar, as well as access to the premium kids lounge and fitness center.
From September 12 to October 13, Jeju Shinhwa World will host a special exhibition, “Permeated by Hwa 100,” featuring the top seven artists from MBN's Hwa 100. The exhibition offers guests the opportunity to experience a variety of artworks, including self-portraits, object mission works, eco-friendly mission works, and more.
**Park Hyatt Busan Offers Two-Night Stay with Wellness Promotion
Park Hyatt Busan is offering a 25% discount on room rates for stays of two or more nights, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy a leisurely getaway during the travel season, especially during the winter holidays. The offer applies to ocean-view rooms or suites with separate living and sleeping areas.
All hotel guests will enjoy complimentary access to the indoor swimming pool, which has a retreat-like atmosphere with nature-inspired décor, and the fitness center, which is equipped with Technogym, a high-end Italian brand of exercise equipment. In addition, from September 20 to 22, guests will have the opportunity to try out a variety of wellness programs for free in celebration of World Wellness Week.
Suite guests will benefit from 'Happy Hour at Living Room', where they can enjoy unlimited light bites, desserts, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks at the Italian restaurant from 5pm to 7pm. They will also have complimentary access to the sauna.
The 'Extended Stay' offer is available for booking through December 30, with stays through December 31. Prices start at KRW 660,000 for double occupancy and require prepayment and advance booking. Cancellations and refunds are not permitted, and room availability may be limited at the time of booking.
Seoul City to Host 'Seoul Beauty Travel Week 2024' with Wellness*** **Seoul Beauty Travel Week 2024 is now open for bookings.
The city of Seoul will host Seoul Beauty Travel Week 2024 from September 23 to 29 in Seoul Forest and Seongdong-gu. The event is themed “Rest, Taste, and Style,” and aims to promote a sustainable travel culture that aims to create a win-win situation for tourists and local communities.
The event will be held at more than 50 locations in the Seoul Forest and Seongdong-gu neighborhoods. Under the 'Revive' theme, wellness programs such as yoga, meditation, and running will be held in Seoul Forest, while Eungbongsan Palgakjeong and Slow Pharmacy will also participate to provide a variety of experiences.
The 'Refreshed' section will feature 17 restaurants and cafes offering healthy food options. Representative restaurants include 'Off' offering a special menu of Seoul ramen, vegan restaurant 'Localit' and pasta restaurant 'Deepin Oksu'.
In the 'Rejuvenated' section, 19 cultural spaces are participating to offer art experiences. Amore Seongsu, 1 Euro Project Elephant Villa, Seoul Recycling Plaza, and others are participating and preparing various exhibitions and activities.
In addition, discount coupons and special menus will be offered at participating shops during the event, and more information can be found on the official website. “This Seoul Beauty Travel Week will reflect the trend of emphasizing 'experience' over 'possession' and provide opportunities to discover and experience local attractions,” said Kim Young-hwan, director of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Department of Tourism and Sports.
**SIGNIELLE Busan, 'Retreat SIGNIELLE' Opening Promotion with Wellness
To celebrate the opening of the Retreat SIGNIEL Spa on December 15, SIGNIEL Busan is introducing the “Wave of Retreat SIGNIEL” package, which can be booked until December 31, 2018, and includes a one-night stay in a suite and a spa program.
The package includes three amenities with the room stay, including wine, chocolate, and macaroons. For the spa program, guests can choose between the Coco Tiare Body Course (90 minutes) and the Wave Course (120 minutes). The Coco Tiare Body Course uses Tahitian monoi oil to soften the skin.
The 'Wave Course' is our signature program and includes a full body scrub and massage, specialized scalp care, and a complimentary sauna for two. The course utilizes body pillows and aromatic fragrances created by Renovel to create a fully restorative experience for the mind and body.
Under the banner of “Journey to Mindfulness,” Retreat SIGNIEL opened its first spa at SIGNIEL Seoul in 2022 to great acclaim. The second Retreat SIGNIEL in Busan is designed with a contemporary and traditional Korean flair, featuring six treatment rooms, an oil atelier, tea lounge, and more.
“Retreat SIGNIEL offers personalized wellness programs and will be a destination for those seeking the ultimate in relaxation,” said a representative from SIGNIEL Busan.
**Wellness and Tourism, NAMHae University's '2024 Global Tourism International Exchange Symposium'
Gyeongnam National Namhae University successfully hosted the '2024 Global Tourism International Exchange Symposium' in Namhae for two days and three nights from September 9 to 11. The symposium was held in cooperation with 11 universities including Kinki University and Kyoto University of Foreign Studies in Japan, Japanese NPO Adovo, industrial companies including RT Corporation, and Masan University Wellness Industry ICC in Korea.
The main goal of the event was to discuss the current regional tourism issues between Japan and Korea and to suggest the development direction of glocal tourism through the intersection of wellness and tourism. On the first day of the event, the opening ceremony and program introduction were held at Gangbunmaru, a recreational village in Namhae, and on the second day, the 2024 Glocal Tourism International Student Presentation Contest and the 2024 Glocal Tourism International Conference were held at the Social Science Hall of Namhae University.
The student presentation contest was attended by 78 Japanese university students and professors and representatives from STA Travel, a Japanese travel agency, and 100 students and professors from Namhae University, Masan University, and Daegu Hankuk University in Korea. The main programs included presentations of policy research on expanding the local population through global tourism, free discussion, tourism development directions and international cooperation plans, introduction of tourism resources in Namhae County, cultural exchange, and traditional market visits.
In particular, Japanese language club students participated in interpreting and cultural exchanges in cooperation with the Namhae Cultural Center. Kim Seok-young, head of the Link 3.0 Project, who organized the event, said that she hoped the symposium would be an opportunity to strengthen cooperation in the fields of tourism and wellness between Korea and Japan.
**Wellness and Vietnamese Tradition, Namia River Retreat to Open in December***.
Namia River Retreat, a new wellness resort in Hoi An, Vietnam, will open its doors on December 15th. More than just a place to stay, the resort offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in traditional Vietnamese culture.
Namia River Retreat offers a morning bike program to start the day close to the locals. Guests travel on bamboo bikes through rice paddies, markets, and beaches, and get a glimpse into the lifestyle of local fishermen. There are also programs to visit local artists' studios and learn traditional crafts, and private art lessons are available.
The traditional cone boat experience in Hoi An gives you the chance to explore the palm groves while rowing a traditional boat used by fishermen. On the Agriculture Experience program, you can visit an organic farm to learn farming tips, buy fresh produce, or take part in a cooking class.
When the sun goes down, an evening cultural cruise is offered. Guests can take in the Hoi An landscape at sunset and chat with a variety of people on board, and dinner cruises are available by special arrangement.
Namia River Retreat offers a unique experience that combines tradition and wellness, and will make your stay in Hoi An, Vietnam one of a kind.
**Wellness and family fun, parent-child vacation packages**.
In recent years, “paranormal vacations” for parents and children to enjoy together have become very popular in the hotel industry. Various hotels are offering special packages to cater to the entire family.
**Rolling Hills Hotel launched the “Rolling Hills with Haribo Package” in collaboration with global jelly brand Haribo, offering rooms and merchandise decorated with Haribo's popular characters and products, and has been gaining popularity due to early booking.
**Seaview Hotel & Resort Jeju offers the 'Delight Golf Life' package, which combines golf and wellness benefits. It includes an 18- or 36-hole round of golf, as well as wellness programs such as sunset yoga and forest trekking against the backdrop of an ocean sunset.
**Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts' 'Campnic@Forest Park' package gives guests access to outdoor picnic areas along the Han River and Mount Achasan, where they can enjoy urban camping and picnicking with popcorn, draft beer, marshmallows, and more.
**Parnas Hotel Jeju has launched the 'Coastal Sailing: Luxury Yachting Trip' package, which offers a yacht tour, fishing experience, unlimited drinks and more to enjoy the beautiful waters of Jeju.
**The Westin Chosun Seoul Hotel offers parents the chance to explore Seoul's cultural attractions with its “The Way to Fall” package. Guests who choose a deluxe room will receive an all-inclusive pass for fall walking spots and a Korean in-room dining voucher when staying in a suite.
**HDC Resorts offers family photo shoots and gourmet food experiences through the 'Kart Tour Promotion', where guests can enjoy dinner and beautiful natural scenery at Oak Valley CC and Seongmunan CC.
This vacation package combines wellness and family fun, and is a great choice for those planning a special family trip.
**Fusion of Wellness and K-beauty, Special Lecture on Wig Fashion at Jeonju National University
On the 11th of this month, the Coupling Business Unit of Jeonju National University held a special lecture on wig fashion with the theme of the convergence of wellness and K-beauty for 30 coupling students. The lecture was designed to introduce the latest changes and technologies in the global beauty industry and provide a deeper understanding of wig fashion.
During the lecture, students learned basic wig fashion knowledge and the latest trends, including types of wigs, material selection, and styling techniques. In particular, hair care, hair loss prevention, and styling techniques related to wellness were emphasized, which are becoming increasingly important in the K-beauty industry.
“This special lecture will be an important opportunity for practical learning that connects wellness and K-beauty,” said Cho Deok-hyun, director of the program. ”We hope that students will be able to compete in the global beauty industry and develop competencies that can be used immediately in the field.”
The Coupling Business Unit of Jeonju National University offers various other experience programs and practical opportunities, and continues to support students to experience the latest trends in the K-beauty industry and develop creative and practical skills.
**Hometown Love Donation with Wellness, Special Benefits and Services
The Jeonnam region has garnered great attention for its Hometown Love Donation Program, which offers a variety of rewards reflecting wellness and local characteristics. For this year's Chuseok, 22 cities and counties in Jeollanam-do are offering special services to make donors feel a sense of hometown.
Local governments in Jeonnam are offering a variety of wellness-related services to ease the burden on donors. For example, a bee weeding service helps reduce the stress of weeding during the holiday. In Naju, Hampyeong, and Boseong, for example, forestry cooperatives offer vetching services to help donors ease the burden of vetching for their ancestors.
Jindo-gun also offers an 'Elderly Parent Care Service', which provides safety checks and necessary repairs to parents' homes. Yeongam-gun provides donors with videos of their parents' lives to help them cherish their family memories.
The Jeonnam region is also actively utilizing wellness tourism products such as temple stays. Baekyangsa Temple in Jangseong-gun and Daewonsa Temple in Boseong-gun offer temple stays, giving visitors the opportunity to find peace of mind and body in nature.
Yeongam-gun offers a 'Dinner Date with Cheonha Jangsa' in collaboration with a wrestling troupe, while Damyang-gun offers donors the opportunity to cultivate a vegetable garden through the 'Four Seasons Vegetable Garden Sales Ticket'.
Gokseong-gun has enabled pediatric care in the area through the 'Gift Pediatrics to Gokseong' campaign, and donors receive various rewards such as local melons and paragliding experience vouchers.
In this way, the Jeonnam region's Hometown Love Donation Program provides donors with a variety of benefits that reflect wellness and local characteristics, making them feel a sense of hometown.
**Crown Tower Sydney: Wellness and Australian charm** Crown Tower Sydney
An iconic landmark in Sydney, Australia, Crown Tower Sydney is the perfect place to combine wellness with the city's charm. The hotel offers panoramic views of Sydney Harbor and is recognized for its perfect blend of luxury and comfort.
Crown Tower Sydney opened in December 2020 in the Barangaroo district, and the 275-meter-high building is located close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The hotel offers modern, opulent rooms designed by New York interior boutique Meyer Davis. The Crown Tower Villas in particular offer stunning night views of Sydney Harbor through floor-to-ceiling windows.
The hotel's on-site restaurant, Amare, serves Italian cuisine and offers guests the opportunity to enjoy their meal with views of Sydney Harbor. Crown Spa Sydney also offers wellness and spa treatments to relax and rejuvenate, with massages and facials utilizing premium skincare products from La Prairie and Suttle Energy being popular favorites.
The hotel's casino and bar, TWR, is a great place to enjoy a romantic evening. With an outdoor gaming area and a private sky salon, guests can experience the best of Sydney in style.
Crown Towers Sydney is the perfect combination of city and nature, wellness and luxury, creating an unforgettable experience for travelers.
**5-Sense Healing Experience at Namsan Chilbulam in Gyeongju with Wellness
The '5 Senses Healing Experience' at Namsan Chilbulam in Gyeongju is a unique program that combines wellness and cultural exploration. It will be held six times during October and November 2024, with participation fees ranging from 5,000 won to 10,000 won. The program provides participants with healing for the mind and body through various activities such as forest experiences, cultural interpretation, and meditation.
The 'Chilbulam 5 Senses Healing Experience' is jointly organized by Gyeongju City and the Gyeongju Cultural Heritage Utilization Research Institute of the National Heritage Administration, and has been selected as one of the top 10 brands for national heritage utilization. The program runs daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and begins with an event called 'Catching 7 Lucks'. Here, participants will experience a cultural heritage healing journey in search of national treasures and treasures of Chilbulam.
The program consists of Emptying the Mind, Meaning of Suin, Sounds of the Forest, Scent of the Forest, Shoeing, Eco-Trekking, and more, and is fully bookable with snacks and souvenirs included. Participants can also enjoy cultural heritage products, artwork exhibits, and other experiences for a fee of KRW 5,000, and are free for the disabled and seniors over 65.
During the experience, there will be simple hands-on activities accompanied by a daegeum performance, as well as commentary on the history of Silla and the life of Ambassador Wonhyo by cultural interpreters. The programs accompanying the performances provide participants with both wellness and educational value, creating a deeply healing experience.
The program, which will be held on October 11, 12, 18, 19 and November 8 and 9, is open to participants through the Gyeongju Cultural Heritage Utilization Research Institute, and provides an opportunity to enjoy both healing and cultural experiences in the pine forest.
**Wellness and Regional Development, New Changes with the Nambu Inland High Speed Rail
Construction of the Nambu Inland High Speed Rail is scheduled to begin in the second half of next year. With a total project cost of KRW 6.64 trillion, the 178-kilometer section connecting Gimcheon, Gyeongbuk, to Geoje, Gyeongnam, will be laid as a single-track railway. The rail network aims to connect the Seoul metropolitan area and Gyeongnam in two hours, driving the local era and revitalizing the local economy and tourism industry. It is scheduled for completion in 2030 and will solve a long-standing need in western Gyeongnam.
Development projects in each station area are also attracting great attention. In Hapcheon, Gyeongnam, the KTX Hapcheon Station Area Development Project, which maximizes 'wellness tourism,' is planned to create a green life and wellness tourism city on a 124,000-pyeong site. The area will prioritize public sector development and attract private investment.
In Jinju, the plan is to build a wide area transportation network connecting Jinju Station and Sacheon Airport, expand the station, and create a knowledge industrial complex, with the goal of becoming a 'core self-sufficient city in Western Gyeongnam'. Attracting high-tech companies related to the aerospace industry is also set as a major task.
The KTX Goseong Station Area Development Project in Goseong-gun is a 67,000-pyeong development project that will create a housing complex and commercial facilities in cooperation with the public and private sectors. It is planned to maximize synergies with new growth industries such as sports, tourism, and offshore wind power generation.
In Tongyeong, the city is investing 65.65 billion won to create an integrated development plan that includes an integrated transit center and a wellness complex. The region aims to become a marine tourism luxury city.
Geoje City's 'Geoje Blue City' development plan is about 430,000 pyeong, centered on fostering the maritime base and shipbuilding and offshore industry. In the first phase, residential shopping centers and public land will be developed.
The development of the Southern Inland High-Speed Railroad and the station areas in each region will play an important role in enhancing the local economy and quality of life by linking wellness, tourism, and industrial development.