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Ulsan’s Ganwoljae heads to Jeju Island to promote ‘Wasseo Ulsan’ during the 107th National Sports Festival

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2026-10-16 12:17:12
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2026-10-16 12:17:12
Silver grass fields at Ganwoljae in Ulsan’s Yeongnam Alps. Photo: fn Photo DB

【Financial News, Ulsan = Reporter Choi Soo-sang】 Ulsan Metropolitan City is using the 107th National Sports Festival, being held on Jeju Island, to promote its tourism resources.
According to Ulsan Metropolitan City on the 16th, a promotional pavilion opened that day at Jeju World Cup Stadium, where the 107th National Sports Festival is being held, to effectively showcase Ulsan’s outstanding tourism resources, signature local products and tourism offerings.
The pavilion features a large photo area with Ganwoljae as its backdrop and zones promoting leading tourist attractions in each region, allowing visitors to experience firsthand the appeal of Ulsan’s top tourism resources.
Promotional materials about major tourist attractions were distributed at the entrance, and Ulsan’s signature tourism products were on display.
A variety of events that visitors can take part in are also being held on site. In particular, visitors who install ‘Wasseo Ulsan,’ Ulsan’s dedicated tourism app, and verify their membership registration will receive Ulsan tourism products through a prize draw.
A city official said, “At the National Sports Festival, where athletes and spectators gather from all over the country, we will actively promote Ulsan’s beautiful tourism resources and distinctive tourism products, and do our utmost to operate the promotional pavilion so that this can lead to visits to Ulsan in the future.”
Ulsan Mayor Kim Sang-wook also visited Jeju Island that day. He is scheduled to meet Jeju Governor Wi Seong-gon to discuss ways to promote exchanges and cooperation between Ulsan and Jeju. At the meeting, Governor Wi will present Mayor Kim with a certificate of honorary citizenship of Jeju.
Meanwhile, the Ulsan tourism promotion pavilion will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the event.


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