The Gwangju Metropolitan City is launching a workation program that allows participants to enjoy both work and leisure by utilizing natural and tourism resources in seven cities, including Yeosu, Naju, Boseong, Haenam, Hampyeong, Wando, and Jindo.
Workation, a blend of work and vacation, is characterized by providing accommodation, workspace, and local experience content. The program is open to employees of central and local governments, public institutions, businesses, as well as individual entrepreneurs and digital nomads. Companies and institutions can use it for employee welfare and training programs, while participants can work in a new environment while experiencing local tourism and relaxation.
A variety of experience programs reflecting local characteristics have been prepared.
Boseong County will offer a healing program that connects Choru in Deungnyang-myeon, Jeamsan Natural Recreation Forest, the Jeonnam Environmental Disease Prevention Center, and the Yulpo Sea Green Tea Center.
Wando County will provide experiences such as seaweed spa therapy and seawater healing pools centered around the Wando Marine Healing Center, along with local spaces that capture the region's essence.
Yeosu City will feature romantic sea yacht experiences and marine tourism content, while Naju City will offer traditional hanok accommodations, Naju pear dining experiences, and eco-museum VR docent experiences.
Haenam County will provide experiences at the Osiano Camping Site, bicycle tours, and cable car rides, while Hampyeong County will offer experiences at Dolmeori Camping Site, tidal flat experiences, and seawater sauna experiences. Jindo County will operate marine safety experience programs that showcase the region's unique content.
Participants will receive welcome kits, and discounts on shared vehicle usage will be available in Boseong, Haenam, Hampyeong, Wando, and Jindo. Haenam will also provide additional discounts for campers.
The Gwangju Metropolitan City will subsidize accommodation costs at 100,000 won per night for participants, with the program running for a minimum of two nights and a maximum of four nights, excluding weekends. Prices vary based on the region and program composition.
Omikyeong, head of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Tourism Division, stated, "We are creating an environment where work and relaxation can coexist through diverse accommodation and experience programs that leverage the region's strengths in marine healing, nature, and traditional culture. We will continue to discover unique content to develop Gwangju as a representative workation hub."
Meanwhile, the workation program will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and detailed schedules and application methods can be found on the Gwangju Tourism Foundation's workation website and the operating company's website.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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