Mokpo Marine Tourist Cruise Ship Begins Full-Scale Operation

Kim Jong-sik, Mayor of Mokpo, is giving a greeting at the launching ceremony of the Mokpo Marine Tourist Cruise. (Photo by Park Ki-dong)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Ki-dong] The Mokpo Marine Tourist Cruise Ship officially began operations on the 12th with a launching ceremony.

The Mokpo Marine Tourist Cruise Ship plans to operate the 1,000-ton Samhakdo Cruise and the 200-ton Yudalsan Cruise five times daily each, investing 5 billion KRW. There will be four daytime trips and one nighttime trip.

The route departs from the Samhakdo Dock, passes through Dallido, goes past the Sewol ferry docking site at Mokpo New Port, and returns. The Samhakdo Cruise takes 1 hour and 30 minutes, while the Yudalsan Cruise takes 1 hour.

The fare is 20,000 KRW during the day, with Mokpo citizens receiving a 5,000 KRW discount.

In particular, 15 harbor pojangmacha (port street food stalls) have opened within the pier and will welcome citizens and tourists at 6 p.m. on the 12th.

This initiative is expected to help attract many tourists as Mokpo City was selected as one of South Korea's four major tourist cities and offers a combined product linking the Mokpo Marine Cable Car and the Samhakdo Cruise.

Mokpo City operates the Romantic Bus No. 22 to the Samhakdo Pier, providing convenience for transportation-disadvantaged individuals. The Romantic Bus fare is the same as the existing city bus fare.

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