Muan-gun Samhyang-eup, Joint Public-Private Coastal Cleanup Activity Conducted

Samhyang-eup conducted a beach cleanup activity around Madong Wharf in celebration of Sea Week. (Photo by Muan-gun)

[Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] Samhyang-eup, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do (Eupjang Oh Seon-hee) announced on the 8th that it conducted a coastal cleanup activity around Madong Wharf on the 4th in celebration of Sea Week.

On that day, more than 40 officials from public and private organizations including the Prosperity Association, Saemaeul Women's Association, Autonomous Crime Prevention Unit, and Volunteer Fire Brigade collected 1 ton of marine debris from the Madong Wharf area to save the sea, which has been deteriorating due to various pollutants.

Oh Seon-hee, head of Samhyang-eup, said, "We conduct cleanup activities every year to preserve the sea, which is the foundation of our lives, in a clean state," and added, "We will continue to do our best to create a pleasant marine environment."

Meanwhile, officials from public and private organizations plan to continue cleanup activities such as collecting marine debris at fishing sites to pass on the beautiful sea to future generations.

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