Gyeongnam Province Secures 70.1 Billion KRW in National Funding for 2021 Fishing Village New Deal Project Competition...

Application for 50 Districts Including Changwon-si Sillido Port in the Fisher Village New Deal 300 Project

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongnam Province has secured 70.1 billion KRW in national funds by having 11 sites selected in the government's core national agenda project, the 'Fisheries New Deal 300 Project' contest.

The Fisheries New Deal 300 Project is a project implemented by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries through a contest to revitalize fishing villages by utilizing key resources possessed by fishing villages centered around fishing ports and harbors.

To be selected for the Fisheries New Deal 300 Project contest, the province prepared by operating a 'Visiting Field Advisory Group' and conducting a 'Village Enterprise Mentor-Mentee Mentoring Project,' resulting in securing 70.1 billion KRW in national funds and having 11 sites selected for the Fisheries New Deal 300 Project.

Taking this contest selection as an opportunity, it is expected to contribute to the revitalization of the local economy of fishing villages, participation of social economy organizations, and the win-win effects of the project, as well as increasing residents' income and improving quality of life.

The selected sites for the Fisheries New Deal 300 include 11 locations: Sillido Port and Samgwi Port in Changwon City, Dongbu Port and Madong Port in Tongyeong City, Guujin Port in Sacheon City, Yeocha Port and Seongpo Port in Geoje City, Sinbu Port in Goseong County, and Janghang Port and Chojeon Port in Namhae County.

Kim Chun-geun, Director of the Marine and Fisheries Bureau of the province, said, "Securing 70.1 billion KRW in national funds is expected to contribute to job creation and activation of village communities through participation of social economy organizations."

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