Promoting Revitalization of Underdeveloped Fishing Village Economy and Improving Fishermen's Quality of Life
[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 6th that it has formed the ‘Yongdu Port Fishing Village New Deal Regional Council’ and is actively gathering residents' opinions to reapply for next year’s ‘Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Fishing Village New Deal Project’ targeting Yongdu Port in Byeollyang-myeon.
Yongdu Port, the target site of the application, is known as a hidden gem of Suncheon Bay, famous for its beautiful sunsets and Garimat clam, attracting many ecological explorers.
The tidal flats around Yongdu Port produce seafood such as Garimat clam, Chilgae crab, and Jjangttungeo mudskipper. In particular, Yongdu Garimat clams are a representative local seafood product that is exported even to the discerning Japanese market, playing a significant role as an income resource for fishermen.
The city has a strong determination to utilize and connect these high-quality marine resources and surrounding conditions well, understand the potential and characteristics of Yongdu Port, and contribute to increasing fishermen’s income through cooperation with fishermen by challenging the ‘Fishing Village New Deal 300 Project’ application.
Especially, the residents of Yongdu Village, who were eliminated from last year’s Fishing Village New Deal Project application, have higher enthusiasm and expectations than ever for this reapplication.
Kim Ho-bin, head of the Yongdu Fishing Cooperative, said, “Since this year is the last application for the Fishing Village New Deal 300 Project, we hope to be selected by actively cooperating with the city, revitalizing the economically underdeveloped fishing village, and improving the quality of life for fishermen.”
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