Work and Relax at Naju Eco Wangok Village... Up to 50,000 Won Per Day in Support

Selected as a Rural Workation Venue Following Rustic Town in Gokseong

Eco Wangok Village in Naju has been selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs as a rural-type workation space. This is the second location in the Jeollanam-do/Gwangju area, following Rustic Town in Samgi-myeon, Gokseong. Users can receive up to 50,000 won per day of support on weekdays.

On October 5, the Gwangju-Jeonnam Integrated Metropolitan City announced that, in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs project, it will provide up to 50,000 won per day per person and traveler’s insurance for users of the two locations. Between September and November, participants can use the facilities for up to five days. Workation is a combination of 'work' and 'vacation,' referring to a style where people work remotely from vacation spots, and after finishing their work, enjoy local sightseeing and rest.

Naju Ecowanggok Village. Provided by Gwangju Metropolitan City, Jeonnam Province

Eco Wangok Village is a rural experience and leisure village that offers hands-on programs such as Naju pear harvesting, making pear syrup, and woodworking. The village features ecological education and healing-focused rural tourism programs, as well as a brunch buffet restaurant that uses local agricultural products and a multi-purpose experience space.

The existing workation space, Rustic Town in Gokseong, is located within Sim Cheong Story Village. It is a place where you can stay and work amidst the scenery of hanok (traditional Korean houses) and rural landscapes. Rustic Town offers programs connected to local tourism resources, including pottery, woodworking, natural dyeing experiences, as well as tours to the Seomjin River, Train Village, and the Rose Festival.

Those who wish to participate can register on the dedicated platform ‘DearMonday,’ make a reservation and payment, and then submit an application form along with proof of employment. In addition to company employees, sole proprietors and freelancers are also eligible to apply.

The Integrated Metropolitan City plans to encourage greater participation from companies and organizations and to discover additional experience programs involving local residents. The aim is for visitors to continuously interact with the community as they stay, work, and relax in the rural area.

Kim Hyunmi, Director of Agricultural Policy at the Gwangju-Jeonnam Integrated Metropolitan City, said, “Rural workations provide city dwellers with an opportunity to experience the value of rural areas as workplaces, living spaces, and places for relaxation. We will boost rural tourism by utilizing local tourist resources and experience programs, working to increase the population that maintains lasting ties with the region.”

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