Jeonnam Province, Summer Beach COVID-19 Prevention Measures 'All Clear'

Jeonnam Provincial Government Office.

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province announced on the 8th that it held the ‘Beach Related Agencies Council’ to prepare COVID-19 prevention and safety management measures as the beach opening season approaches.

At the meeting, 17 related organizations including 12 cities and counties such as Mokpo City, the West Sea Regional Police Agency, and the Fire Headquarters participated to conduct a preliminary inspection of COVID-19 response measures, safety management plans, and preparation status related to the beach openings.

To prevent COVID-19 infections while minimizing inconvenience to visitors and encouraging active participation, they plan to manage entry and visit records through Safe Call, temperature stickers, Safe Wristbands, QR codes, and payment systems.

This year, as in the previous year, 13 beaches will operate a pre-reservation system, and promotion of 13 beaches selected by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries as less crowded beaches will be expanded to encourage visitor dispersion. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has selected 50 less crowded beaches nationwide.

In particular, each city and county will form and operate a response team jointly with health centers and related agencies, disinfect multi-use facilities, and conduct joint supervision with related organizations to ensure compliance with social distancing guidelines in daily life.

For safety management measures, they are putting full effort into preparing for the beach openings by deploying about 300 safety personnel, stocking over 3,000 safety equipment items including 7 types such as lifeboats and personal watercraft, and maintaining convenience facilities such as restrooms, showers, and drinking fountains.

This year, 56 beaches in the Jeonnam region, including Oedaldo Beach in Mokpo, are scheduled to operate.

Namyeol Beach in Goheung and others will open first on July 9, and the remaining beaches will open according to the schedules of each city and county, operating until August 29.

Kim Chungnam, Director of the Island and Marine Policy Division of Jeonnam Province, said, “Jeonnam beaches, proven to be COVID-19 clean areas, are expected to attract many summer tourists, and we will do our best to ensure the safety of beachgoers and prevent COVID-19 infections.” He added, “We ask beach visitors to follow safety rules well.”

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