Most of areas in Sunchang, located at the southeastern tip of Jeollabuk-Do on the Korean peninsula, are mountainous.
Every mountain boasts a scenic masterpiece including Gangcheon Mountain, the first provincial park in Korea managed by the Sunchang-Gun government, to the west, and Hoemun Mountain, a fierce battleground during the Korean War, to the east.
Fertile farmland stretches along the large and small tributaries of Seomjin River to the east and the south. A clean region that maintains and protects its natural resources, the longevity of the residents of Sunchang is the highest in Korea.
Rich, unpolluted nature, including clean water and pure air
- Mild weather: Annual average temperature, 13.3°C
- Birthplace of fermented food including Gochujang, Doenjang and Ganjang(Produces 38% of fermented soybean sauces in Korea)
- Opportunities for staying active through provision of work, including farming, for senior citizens
Highest longevity: 29 senior citizens over 100 years old per 100,000
Highest number of senior citizens over 85 years old among those who are 65 years old or over (Source: Longevity Survey Report on Local Governments in Korea -Aging and Cell Death R&D Center of Seoul National University, Oct. 2002-)
