Seongju-gun wraps up 15th Gayasan autumn hiking festival with 1,500 participants

Seongju-gun in North Gyeongsang Province announced Saturday that the 15th Seongju Gayasan Autumn Hiking Festival concluded successfully, drawing more than 1,500 participants from across the country.

The event was held at the Baekundong district of Gayasan National Park, where attendees took in the peak autumn foliage and the mountain's scenic landscape.

The festival opened with a performance by popular singer Jeon Young-rok and an opening ceremony, followed by hiking courses along the Manmulsang, Chilbulbong and Beopjeon-ri trails, as well as a singing contest and other programs.

Seongju-gun worked with relevant agencies and volunteer organizations to manage traffic, maintain order at the venue and oversee safety, ensuring participants could enjoy the event without incident.

"We welcome everyone who came to Seongju to enjoy Gayasan's autumn foliage at its peak," Seongju-gun County Chief Jeon Hwa-sik said. "We will continue to promote Seongju's appeal through a variety of events that connect our natural environment with cultural and tourism resources, and work to make Seongju a destination that everyone wants to visit again."