Gangjin-gun Signs MOU with SDN to Greatly Expand Fishing Infrastructure
Collaboration for Successful Promotion of Sea Fishing Masters Tournament,
Additional 30 Billion Won Investment Expected Upon Confirmation of Fisheries Vitalization Proje
Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do announced that it held the launch ceremony of the 2024 Gangjin-gun Sea Fishing Masters Tournament Organizing Committee and the appointment ceremony of the promotion committee on the 20th.
The organizing committee is co-chaired by Gangjinwon, the county governor, and Choi Ki-hyuk, CEO of SDN Co., Ltd. Governor Gangjinwon personally awarded appointment letters to 11 experts from various fields, including SDN Co., Ltd. and its affiliates, as well as professional anglers Choi Un-jung and Shin Dong-man, pledging to successfully promote the tournament.
At the event, Gangjin-gun and SDN signed a business agreement on the Malyang Port Fishing Village New Vitality Promotion Project and the hosting of the Gangjin-gun Sea Fishing Masters Tournament based on mutual trust.
Gangjin County and SDN held a business agreement ceremony at Gangjin County Office on the 19th. [Photo by Gangjin County]
Once the Malyang Port Fishing Village New Vitality Promotion Project is confirmed, Malyang Port will be developed into a marine tourism economic hub representing the southwestern coast by linking its abundant marine tourism resources with private investment projects. A budget of 30 billion KRW will be invested from 2024 to 2027.
The county plans to develop Marine Colplex, Puso Village, Harbor Square, Sky Park, and Fishery Marina, and is preparing to apply for public contests.
In particular, to successfully attract this public contest project, SDN plans to invest 12 billion KRW in the private investment sector for △20 fishing boats dedicated to 5-ton class fishing △support for captain school education programs △establishment of a fishing vessel repair support center.
Additionally, the Gangjin-gun Sea Fishing Masters Tournament, held annually from August to December around Malyang Port, will be promoted by Gangjin-gun as the host and SDN as the organizer. On this day, they signed an agreement for △organizing committee formation △tournament promotion △sponsorship to ensure the successful promotion of the tournament. Following the agreement, both organizations plan to further strengthen an organic cooperative system for mutual development.
Malyang Port in Gangjin is emerging as a mecca for sea fishing on the southern coast. It has geographical advantages that allow year-round fishing, easy accessibility, and excellent infrastructure for fishing and marine tourism.
Last year, Gangjin-gun attracted and operated 10 sea fishing boats and held the 1st National Sea Fishing Tournament divided into two categories: black porgy and squid, generating an economic ripple effect of approximately 10 billion KRW in the local economy.
This year, the plan is to attract 30 sea fishing boats and hold the Sea Fishing Masters Tournament to realize attracting 20,000 fishing tourists.
Governor Gangjinwon stated, “Through the sea fishing tournament, we will elevate Malyang to a sea fishing mecca and make it a region visited by many anglers and tourists,” adding, “Taking this launch ceremony and agreement as an opportunity, we will actively promote aggressive policies related to sea fishing and develop Gangjin Malyang into a marine leisure tourism economic hub to further revitalize the local economy.”
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