Gyeonggi Tourism Organization Accelerates Independent Revenue Generation for DMZ Development

[Asia Economy (Paju) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi Tourism Organization has decided to actively pursue the discovery of self-sustaining revenue projects through securing U.S. investment funds and real estate sales for various projects, including the creation of a park within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

On the 29th, the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization announced that it held the Gyeonggi Tourism Activation Forum under the theme "Gyeonggi Tourism, Finding a New Path" at the DMZ Ecotourism Support Center in Imjingak Peace Nuri Park, Paju City.

The forum was divided into two sessions: "Discussion on the Creation of the DMZ Peace Park" and "Discussion on the Activation of Gyeonggi Tourism."

Professor Eom Seo-ho of Gyeonggi University chaired the "Discussion on the Creation of the DMZ Peace Park," where Park Eun-jin, Director of the National Institute of Ecology, presented the topic, advising that "competitiveness must be based on preservation and sustainability."

Professor Kim Jae-ho of Inha Technical College suggested, "We must leverage the unique value exclusive to the world's only DMZ."

A representative from the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization stated, "The DMZ is the place foreigners most want to visit and has the potential to become a world-class tourist destination. We promise to work hand in hand with Gyeonggi Province to create the DMZ Peace Park and further provide practical support in tourism, including the resumption of Kaesong tourism."

During the Gyeonggi Tourism Activation Forum held in the afternoon, Gyeonggi Province Assemblyman Kang Tae-hyung said, "I agree on the preservation and value of the DMZ," adding, "Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization need to consider how systematically, step-by-step, and continuously they can properly support the DMZ."

Assemblywoman Chae Shin-duk emphasized, "DMZ-related projects require cooperation with the government, Ministry of National Defense, and other related agencies. Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization must proceed with projects based on such cooperation."

Yoo Dong-gyu, President of the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, said, "Many stories have been told about the DMZ, but the reality is that we hesitate to proudly introduce it to foreign tourists," adding, "Today's forum will be the cornerstone for making the concrete direction and alternatives for the DMZ a reality."

About 100 people attended the event, including members of the Gyeonggi Province Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee?Kim Dal-su, Kang Tae-hyung, Kim Bong-gyun, Ahn Gwang-ryul, Oh Gwang-deok, Lee Won-ung, Chae Shin-duk?and Yoo Dong-gyu, President of the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization.

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