Wando-gun, Recruitment of Marine and Fisheries Operators for 2020

A Total of 67 Projects Including Prevention of Coastal Erosion and Creation of Marine Forests, with an Investment of 50.7 Billion KRW

Wando-gun Office Building Exterior (Photo by Wando-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] The fisheries industry is facing difficulties due to the economic recession, a decrease in seafood export volume, reduced consumption, and damage to seafood caused by climate change.

In response, Wando-gun announced on the 9th that it is recruiting hopeful candidates for the 2020 marine and fisheries projects to overcome the crisis in the fisheries industry and support fishermen. A total of 67 projects will be carried out with a budget of 50.7 billion KRW.

Detailed project contents include support for settlement of returning fishermen, creation of sea forests to prevent seaweed bed degradation, purification of aquaculture farms, construction of seafood processing facilities and raw fish processing plants, distribution support for eco-friendly buoys, supply of seedling for laver, seaweed, and kelp, land-based laver seedling and frozen net facilities, and distribution of eco-friendly energy.

Shin Woo-cheol, the governor of Wando-gun, said, "Next month, we plan to hold a fisheries expert forum to discuss urgent issues to overcome the fisheries crisis," and added, "Through the operation of a mobile governor’s office, we will listen to the voices of fishermen on site and actively reflect them in county administration to help Wando’s fisheries industry take a step forward."

The selection of project participants will be finalized after comprehensive evaluation of project plan feasibility and review by the Wando-gun Fisheries Coordination Committee.

Applications can be submitted through each eup (town) office, and the application period is until January 31. For detailed information on the selection process and eligibility, please contact the Marine Policy Division or Fisheries Management Division of Wando-gun Office.

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