Bugok

Bugok township, also known as Bugok Hot Springs, is a natural Hot Springs and tourist area located in the Bugok township of Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang Province, in South Korea.

Etymology

Bugok As large kettles were used in ancient times for transporting and reheating hot springs water.

History

In 1973 a hot springs resort was developed in Keomun village in the Bugok township. Bugok In that year, after the natural hot springs was discovered under scenic Deokam Mountain. The 48 geothermal wells that were discovered produce in one day an abundance of over 3,000 tons of hot springs well water. In 1977 Bugok was determined to be a national tourist attraction with high quality hotels, recreational facilities, parks and forestation. One of the most famous hotels is Bugok Hawaii, a resort-style hot springs facility with an amusement park.