Yeonggwang County (County Head Jang Se-il) announced that it co-hosted the '2025 Salt Expo Salt! Salt Festival' with Jeonnam Province and Sinan County from the 17th to the 19th at the Mokpo Culture and Arts Center to promote the excellence of sea salt and encourage its consumption. This year marks the 17th edition of the Salt Expo, newly planned with the subtitle 'Salt! Salt Festival', and it was held in conjunction with the Namdo International Food Industry Expo as a family-friendly five-sense experience festival. The event site was decorated with a total of five theme areas and 21 programs, offering diverse experiences for everyone, including the history of salt, its use in daily life, salt cafes, and salt cooking demonstrations.