Jangheung County in South Jeolla Province is introducing a system of literary guides to professionally present its literary heritage to visitors.
On September 18, Jangheung held a ceremony to appoint five residents as literary guides after they underwent professional training and evaluation, the county announced on September 19.
The newly appointed literary guides were selected following a systematic training program from a specialized institution and a final assessment.
Notably, these guides are local residents who have experienced Jangheung's culture, history, and literary assets, setting them apart from traditional tour guides.
Jangheung plans for the literary guides to not only introduce literary works and authors but also to convey the literary backgrounds, history, and stories that remain throughout the region to visitors.
The county operates the 'Jeongnamjin Jangheung Literary Tourism Special Zone' and has officially launched the literary guide system, the first of its kind in the country.
The appointed guides will provide expert commentary for students, residents, and tourists visiting Jangheung and will participate in various literary programs promoted by the county.
Through this initiative, the county aims to connect its literary assets with tourism, enhancing visitors' understanding of the background and stories of Jangheung's literature.
Jangheung County Mayor Sa Sun-moon stated, "Literary guides will play a crucial role in informing visitors and residents about the deep literary value and charm of our region. Since those who understand the local literary assets will be providing the commentary, we expect to convey the stories of Jangheung's literature more vividly."
Meanwhile, Jangheung plans to utilize the literary guides as on-site commentary personnel linked to local literary programs and to continuously expand content that reflects the characteristics of the Literary Tourism Special Zone.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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