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ⓒ한국관광공사 포토코리아-김영호

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ⓒ한국관광공사 포토코리아-김영호

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ⓒ한국관광공사 포토코리아-김지호

3rd World Forum on

Forest Therapy

Forests for Health, Happiness and Well-being

October 23 - 27, 2026

Cheong Ju, Korea

Welcome Address

We are pleased to announce that the 3rd World Forum on Forest Therapy will be held in Cheong Ju Republic of Korea, from October 23th to 27th, 2026. Over the past 70 years, Korea has devoted its efforts to greening its land, achieving remarkable success. Leading the way in using lush forests as resources for health and happiness, Korea stands at the forefront. As part of these efforts, Korea strives to set a global example in legislation, policies, and realization of 'forest welfare’.

We are organizing the 3rd World Forum on Forest Therapy to share the diverse achievements and experiences of forest therapy realized by South Korea and to strive for its further advancement globally. We cordially invite researchers, scholars, policymakers, practitioners, NGOs, and enthusiasts to join us in this forum.

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Keynote Speakers

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Susan A. Abookire

Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

Why Nature Matters in Healthcare: Health, Well-being, and Human Potential

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Young-Seok Lim

Director General, Korea National Arboretum

Forests and Gardens in the Age of Climate Anxiety

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Gisela Immich

Professor, University of Augsburg

Forest Therapy Integrated with Healthcare Systems

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Darija Cvikl

Assistant Professor, International School for Social and Business Studies

Forest Therapy Tourism : From Nature-Based Experience to a Sustainable Tourism System

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Yoshifumi Miyazaki

Emeritus Professor, Chiba University

Forest Therapy in Japan A National Strategy for Regional Revitalization

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