Yeongam County (Yeongam-gun) is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.
FIA, the Formula One racing's governing body has released the calendar for 2010 world championship and the inaugural Korean Grand Prix will take place on Oct 17. The 5.6 kilometer race track along the harbor side will be named The Korean International Circuit and designed by the famous race track designer Hermann Tilke.
Yeongam is surrounded by the beautiful Mt. Wolchul National Park and the Yeongsan River, as a historical site Yeongam has 'Yeogam Wangin Cultural Festival', which was named the 'Best Cultural and Tourism in Korea for year 2008. For full info about beautiful spots like Mt Wolchul National Park, Gurim Traditional Village, Historic site of Dr. Wangin, Doseonguksa and Dogapsa Temple, please visit the official website of Yeongam.
Mascot of Yeongam is inspired by the vitality of the Ume flower, the county flower.
(Picture courtesy of Yeongam-County)
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