2021 Jeju International Marine Leisure Expo Opening Ceremony 'Held'

From the 21st to the 23rd, a three-day event will be held at Jeju International Convention Center and throughout Jeju Island

Moon Sung-hyuk, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, is delivering a welcome speech at the opening ceremony of the 2021 Jeju International Marine Leisure Expo held on the 22nd at the Jeju International Convention Center in Seogwipo-si, Jeju. Photo by Jeju International Marine Leisure Expo Organizing Committee

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Chang-won] The opening ceremony of the 2nd Jeju International Marine Leisure Expo, jointly hosted by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, was held at the Jeju International Convention Center.

The event, held at 2 p.m. on the 22nd with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, and the Jeju Marine Leisure Association, was promoted to revitalize South Korea's marine leisure industry, propose nationwide network-building plans, and expand the base of marine leisure by utilizing Jeju's tourism infrastructure.

Moon Sung-hyuk, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, said in his welcoming speech at the opening ceremony, "In the With-Corona era, Jeju, boasting beautiful coastal and underwater scenery, will be re-recognized as a mecca of marine leisure tourism."

Minister Moon attended the opening ceremony of the 2021 Jeju International Marine Leisure Expo held at the Jeju International Convention Center in Seogwipo City and stated, "Although social distancing has been prolonged due to COVID-19, causing a slight slowdown in leisure activities involving the sea, the demand for marine leisure is expected to surge again."

Minister Moon added, "The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries is carrying out a project to create an indoor and outdoor complex leisure facility for year-round skin diving and surfing around Munseom in Seogwipo, aiming to open in 2023," and said, "We are also working with Jeju Province to expand the base of marine leisure through hosting the international marine expo and operating marine leisure experience classes." He further stated, "It is meaningful that the Jeju International Marine Leisure Expo is held in Jeju, which is attracting attention as a marine leisure mecca surrounded by the sea."

At the event, Gu Man-seop, Acting Governor of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, who co-hosted the event, attended and emphasized, "Jeju will advance as a marine leisure hub of Asia beyond South Korea," and added, "We hope you will always be with us on that journey."

Hamincheol, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Jeju International Marine Leisure Expo, is delivering the opening address at the opening ceremony of the 2021 Jeju International Marine Leisure Expo held on the 22nd at the International Convention Center (ICC Jeju) in Seogwipo-si, Jeju. Photo by Jeju International Marine Leisure Expo Organizing Committee

Meanwhile, the 2nd Jeju International Marine Leisure Expo, held under the main theme of "Leading the Ocean New Deal through Marine Leisure," will take place over three days from the 21st to the 23rd at the Jeju International Convention Center and throughout Jeju Province. Approximately 3,000 domestic participants (pre-registered) and over 300 participants from more than five overseas countries (tourists, participating companies, invited guests, etc.) are expected to participate both online and offline.

Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Chang-won captain@asiae.co.kr