Yeongam-gun braces for inaugural Formula One Grand Prix

The first Korean Grand Prix* ever is expected for October 24, 2010... provided the organizers (KAVO - Korea Auto Valley Operation) manage to get the nod from the FIA.

We wish the 5.6 km long Yeongam Korea International Circuit a better start than Nero Space Center, another gas-guzzling XXIst century oddity in rural Jeollanam-do.

Decibels put aside and recent exotic outgrowths of the franchise notwithstanding, hosting the F1 Barnum remains a honor for a country, particularly as it boasts unprecedented successes in high tech and automotive industries.

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* Korean GP : koreangp.kr

Chungwon Hwaegwan (Yeongam)

At the feet of beautiful Jirisan and next to the county office, try their amazing jjangddungeotang (짱뚱어탕), a soup made with these almost amphibian fishes you can see crawling on the seashores after the tide. A truly unique and very subtle flavor.

Chungwon Hwaegwan / 충원해관 (restaurant)
Dongmu-ri, Yeongam-eup, Yeongam-gun, YEONGAM, ROK (Jeollanam-do)
Tel : +82.61.473.6700 - 473.6711

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