Uljin-gun Selected for Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' 'Fishing Village New Deal Project'... 8.4 Billion Won Invested in Specialized Development of Jiksan Port

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] Uljin-gun, Gyeongbuk Province announced on the 9th that Jiksan Port in Pyeonghae-eup has been selected for the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' '2021 Fishing Village New Deal 300 Project.'

The 'Fishing Village New Deal 300 Project' is an integrated development of fishing villages and ports utilizing key resources of small, underdeveloped fishing villages and harbors. It is a project that revitalizes the local economy through development tailored to regional characteristics.

After the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced the public contest plan in May, 236 locations nationwide applied for the final contest in September. Through city and provincial evaluations, document and presentation evaluations, on-site evaluations, and comprehensive evaluations, 60 ports and harbors were finally selected on the 9th.

Uljin-gun plans to invest the secured project budget of 8.4 billion KRW (5.9 billion KRW national funds, 2.5 billion KRW local funds) to plan and promote harbor facility maintenance, regional specialization projects, tourism and culture, and capacity-building projects together with local residents by 2023.

Jeon Chan-geol, the county governor, said, "We plan to promote the Jiksan Port Fishing Village New Deal 300 Project by combining potential elements of fishing village experiences and marine leisure tourism to create the greatest synergy effect along with Seokho Port in 2019, and Uljin Port and Giseong Port in 2020." He added, "We expect this project to serve as a stepping stone for Uljin-gun to grow into a center of fishing village marine tourism."

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