Discover the Future of Work: 3 Must-Visit Workation Spots in Uljin, South Korea

[Anchor] Workation — the lifestyle trend where remote work meets getaway vibes — is catching on. This year, North Gyeongsang Province officially rolled out a Gyeongbuk-style workation program. In Uljin, the new East Sea Line has made the area easier to reach, and with three sites chosen as official workation hubs, the region is positioning itself as a destination for longer stays. I’m Gong I-cheol of HCN Gyeongbuk Broadcasting. [Reporter] A tiny house in Mangyang-ri, Giseong-myeon, Uljin, once left vacant, has been reborn this year as a Gyeongbuk workation spot. From the accommodation, guests can take in close-up views of the East Sea and join hands-on experiences that celebrate local traditions and flavors. 「Shin Min-jeong / Uljin Yeojiha」 One of Uljin’s signature local products is a coastal plant called haebangpung. We want visitors to try harvesting haebangpung and to participate in a salt-making workshop using deep-sea water from the East Coast. The newly renovated Ecorium Healing Center also earned a spot as a Gyeongbuk workation hub. Focused on healing and wellness, it runs programs that let people mix work with restorative time in nature. Surrounded by a native Korean pine forest, the setting itself adds to participants’ satisfaction. 「Park Young-rae / Uljin Ecorium Healing Center」 City life leaves many people stressed and tense. I hope visitors come here to relax, join our healing programs, and give their bodies a chance to recover. The Uljin Marine Sports Center, which served as a workation site last year, remains popular this year. With the East Sea Line now in operation, access has improved a lot, and officials expect more visitors from outside the region. 「Jeon Joo-eun / Uljin Marine Sports Center」 For a very affordable price—about 10,000–20,000 KRW (roughly $7.50–$15.00)—guests can stay overnight and enjoy marine leisure activities. I think that combination is especially appealing to busy office workers and small business owners. Uljin has expanded its workation hubs from one last year to three this year. As the lines between work and leisure continue to blur, Uljin is starting to transform into a place people choose to stay longer. This is Gong I-cheol for HCN News. [Video coverage: Won Ji-hoon] For Yonhap News TV inquiries and tips: KakaoTalk/LINE jebo23 Hyun Sang-mi (hyunsangmi@yna.co.kr)