Slow City Island 'Oedaldo' to Open on the 10th

Operation of Response Team and Advance Reservation System to Block COVID-19

Slow City Island Oedaldo Seawater Pool is set to open on the 10th. Photo by Mokpo City

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jeong Seunghyun] Mokpo City, Jeollanam-do, a Slow City, will open the seawater pool and beach on Oedaldo Island on the 10th.

According to the city on the 5th, preparations have been completed to allow tourists visiting Oedaldo to comfortably enjoy their summer vacation by refurbishing facilities such as replacing the floor mats of the seawater pool, installing large shade tents, seawater supply facilities, showers, and convenience facilities at the beach. The facilities will operate until the 22nd of next month.

In particular, to ensure the health and safety of vacationers, a “COVID-19 Response Team (5 members)” will be deployed to conduct temperature checks and electronic entry log registration upon arrival at Oedaldo. Visitors will be allowed entry only after wearing a safety band if no abnormalities are found. Additionally, showers and restrooms will be disinfected more than twice daily.

Furthermore, to reduce crowd density at the beach, the city will implement ▲advance safety reservation system (search for “Oedaldo Beach” on Naver or “Bada Travel”) ▲safety call ▲and 4-meter social distancing zoning.

Boat operation times from Mokpo Passenger Terminal to Oedaldo are 7:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 4:30 PM, and from Oedaldo to Mokpo Passenger Terminal are 7:55 AM, 11:25 AM, 2:25 PM, and 5:25 PM.

Oedaldo, about 50 minutes (6 km) by ferry from Mokpo, is an island that preserves its pristine nature. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful rest amid the scenic Dadohae archipelago and savor health foods such as abalone and native chicken.

A city official said, “Mokpo, a COVID-free area, especially Oedaldo, which boasts clean waters, is an ideal summer vacation spot,” adding, “We will do our best to ensure thorough quarantine measures so that tourists exhausted by COVID-19 can enjoy their vacation with peace of mind.”

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