KFS Holds ‘4th Korea Kids Forest Education Convention’

Minister Lim Sang-seop of Korea Forest Service (KFS). (Photo: KFS)

Korea Forest Service (KFS), the National Assembly Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, Oceans and Fisheries Committee and Rep. Wi Seong-gon held the “4th Korea Kids Forest Education Convention” at the National Assembly on June 10.

Participants shared views on how to invigorate education on forest for kids.

Among about 400 participants at the event were KFS Vice Minister Lee Mi-ra, National Speaker Woo Won-shik, Chmn. Eo Ki-goo of the National Assembly Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, Oceans and Fisheries Committee, Rep. Wi Seong-gon, Chmn. Kang Shin-young of the Korea Association of Forest Kindergarten, and President Nam Tae-heon of Korea Forest Welfare Institute.

About 2,500 members of Korea Green Rangers participated in a variety of forest experience programs to “share feelings with the Nature.” The programs included a wood musical instrument music concert, an experience event of extinguishing bushfires, a wood block play, seedling planting, and an exhibition.

Korea Kids Forest Education Convention, which made its debut in 2022, is designed to help children nurture character, social skills, and grow healthy and happy through forest education.

The 4th Korea Kids Forest Education Convention was organized by the Korea Association of Forest Kindergarten and Korea Forest Welfare Institute.

On Dec. 3, 2024, Rep. Wi Seong-gon submitted a proposal on the “Act on the Invigorating of Forest Education,” calling for designating June 9 as Children’s Wood Day to help children experience forest and understand their significance.

KFS Vice Minister Lee said, “Forests are spaces for rest and recovery, and this event is hoped to create precious memories they will cherish for their whole lives.”

National Speaker Woo Won-shik, Chmn. Eo Ki-goo of the National Assembly Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, Oceans and Fisheries Committee, and Rep. Wi Seong-gon join other participants, including kid members of Korea Green Rangers during the “4th Korea Kids Forest Education Convention” at the National Assembly on June 10. (Photo: Rep. Wi Seong-gon’s Instagram)

Rep. Wi Seong-gon Elected to National Assembly Special Committee on Climate Crisis

Rep. Wi Seong-gon, a Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) lawmaker, has been elected as a member of the National Assembly Special Committee on Climate Crisis.

Rep. served as a DPK leader of the National Assembly Special Committee on Climate Crisis during the 21st Term National Assembly. He currently heads the DPK Carbon Neutrality Committee.

Rep. Wi is keen to contribute to the current National Assembly Special Committee on Climate Crisis by securing legislation and budget deliberation rights.

He is expected to play a leading role in the climate change and energy sectors by connecting his activities at the National Assembly to policies.

Rep. Wi said, “If we do not cope with climate change, there will be no economy or future, and I will spearhead an effective transition by prioritizing decarbonization strategies with a focus on efficient use of heat energy and forests.”

KFS Hosts ‘2025 Timber Culture Festival’ at Boramae Park

Korea Forest Service (KFS) is hosting “2025 Timber Culture Festival” in cooperation with the Seoul Metropolitan Government at Boramae Park in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, from June 14 to June 15.

Boramae Park is the venue of the 2025 Seoul Int’l Garden Show.

The Timber Culture Festival is a public event designed to promote eco-friendliness and the carbon storage effects of homegrown timber and spur the use of Korean timber in daily life.

Timber Culture Festival, taking place every year since 2012, serves as an opportunity to introduce the values of homegrown timber and how to use it.

Diverse generations participate under the catchphrase “Feel and Enjoy Homegrown Timbers and Practice Carbon Neutrality.”

On Day One, which fell on June 14, there was a timber king contest designed to experience the solidity of homegrown timber, a timber ceremony celebrating five-year newly-weds, and a timber knowledge quiz contest.

On June 15, the festival coincided with a dads’ cooking contest and “Tick-Tock-Tak Timber Sound Talk Show,” an event in which tables and chairs are made with homegrown timber and donated to social welfare facilities.

Furthermore, family spectators are given the chance to make timber rings, flower vases and toys at some 20 booths during the festival.

KFS plans to spread timber experience events to all parts of the nation so people can experience the excellence of homegrown timber and its contributions to carbon neutrality.

KFS Minister Lim Sang-seop said, “Carbon stored in homegrown timbers is recognized for national greenhouse gas emission reduction achievement, and this festival is expected to serve as an opportunity for anyone to practice carbon neutrality in his or her life.”