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South Korea’s Largest Pine Mushroom Village Faces Uncertain Future After Wildfire

YEONGDEOK, March 28 (Korea Bizwire) — In a devastating blow to South Korea’s premier pine mushroom producing region, residents of Samhwa-2 village in Yeongdeok County, North Gyeongsang Province, are grappling with concerns about their fall harvest following a massive wildfire that swept through the area. “This village is the country’s largest pine mushroom production site, [...]

Run Along the Coast at Yeongdeok Lohas Marathon

YEONGDEOK, Jun. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The 11th Yeongdeok Lohas Beach Marathon will be held at Goraebul Beach in Byeonggok-myeon on July 12. The main marathon route is 42.195 kilometers from the beach to the port of Chuksan. There will be also a half course of 21 kilometers, a short course of 10 kilometers and [...]