Yeonggwang-gun to Operate '1000 Won Passenger Ferry' Starting Next Month

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeon Seong] Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim Joon-sung) announced on the 19th that starting next month, it will operate a 1000-won passenger ferry to improve transportation convenience for island residents and promote their sense of settlement.

The county received approval from the Yeonggwang County Council on the 18th for the "1000-won Passenger Ferry Operation Ordinance," which institutionally supports Governor Kim Joon-sung's policy of the "1000-won passenger ferry."

The 1000-won passenger ferry was promoted to provide universal maritime transportation welfare to vulnerable island residents, similar to the 100-won taxi introduced to resolve transportation inconveniences for residents in rural fishing villages.

Island residents only need to pay a flat fare of "just 1000 won" regardless of the sailing distance.

Until now, island residents have borne actual fares of 3,300 won for Hyanghwado~Nagwoldo, 4,800 won for Hyanghwado~Songido, and 5,000 won for Gyemahang~Anmado.

Based on the Mokpo Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office's domestic passenger ferry transport performance as of last year, the county estimates that about 15,000 passengers use the three island areas of Nagwoldo, Songido, and Anmado.

Based on the number of users, the county expects the annual passenger fare budget, including national and local government funds, to exceed 100 million won.

Among this, the additional budget required for operating the 1000-won passenger ferry, excluding the existing national and local government subsidies, is estimated at 50 million won.

Governor Kim Joon-sung said, "We will develop the county's islands into blue marine tourism hubs through projects such as the 'Make the Island You Want to Visit' project, Nagwoldo fishing village tourism hub development project, Songido village specialization development project, and the Fishing Village New Deal 300 project."

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