Hampyeong-gun

General Overview
General Overview
Size Administrative Districts Population(people) Number of Public Officials(people) Head
392.26㎢ 1 eup, 8 myeons 33,420 545 Lee Sang-ik
Regional Characteristics
Regional Characteristics
Geographical Features
  • As the bread basket of Korea, it is located in the southwest part of the Korean peninsula with the fertile land.
  • 36% of the entire area is green area and 47% is forest land. Its coastline extends 26.6km. There is a good balance between agricultural and fishing areas.
Festivals
  • Hampyeong Butterfly Festival, Korea Chrysanthemum Festival, Kkotmureut Festival
Tourism Areas
  • Yongcheon Temple, Hampyeong Expo Park, Dolmeori Beach, Hampyeong Seawater Steam Bath, Flowers Whatsoever park
Cultural Heritage
  • Hampyeong Gomakcheon stone bridge (National Treasure No.1372), water tower (Registered Cultural Heritage No.63), etc.
Special Products
  • Nabi Rice, Korean beef cattle, Bokbunja wine, oyster, octopus, onion, Hericium erinacium (mushroom), etc.
Current Status of Exchanges
Current Status of Exchanges
2009
  • October: 22nd (Concluded a sister-city agreement)/ Participation in the 2009 Korea Chrysanthemum Festival
    ※ Mutual sharing of cultivationsharing of cultivation and exhibition techniques for the Chrysanthemum Festival.
2010
  • May: Participating in the opening ceremony for the Hampyeong Butterfly Festival
    ※ Mutual sharing of cultivation and exhibition techniques for the Chrysanthemum Festival.
2011
  • May: 3rd (visit by previous officials for the Hampyeong Butterfly Festival)
2012
  • April: 27th (Attend 14th Hampyeong Butterfly Festival Opening Ceremony / Deputy Mayor)