[🇺🇸]Korea’s “Secret Forest” Open Just Once a Year

Gwangneung Forest, home to the Korean natural monument bird Dryocopus javensis and designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, will be open to the public on the 27th–28th.

Normally closed to visitors, this forest is revealed only during the annual Gwangneung Forest Festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with an enriched lineup of programs.

The festival offers forest walks, forest yoga, guided nature tours, and interactive experiences, along with busking performances, photo zones, and rest areas that combine culture with relaxation.

Special events such as a “Forest Nap Contest” in collaboration with Yuhan-Kimberly, eco-friendly campaign booths, and YouTube content creation will add further meaning to the celebration.

To ensure visitor convenience, Namyangju City will operate free shuttle buses from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., connecting Jinjeop Station, Kyungbok University, and the military base parking lot. The festival is open to everyone without prior registration.

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