Gyeongbuk Provincial Council Holds Final Report Meeting for 'Ulleungdo Environmental Conservation Research Group' Project

Attendees are taking a commemorative photo after the Ulleungdo Environmental Conservation Research Association report event.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] The Ulleungdo Environmental Conservation Research Group, a member research organization of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Council, recently held the final report meeting for the "Feasibility Study on the Introduction of the Ulleungdo Environmental Conservation Contribution System" at the conference room of the Gyeongbuk Province East Sea Regional Headquarters.

This research project was prepared to respond to the increasing tourism demand in Ulleungdo, a representative tourist destination in Gyeongbuk, to protect Ulleungdo's natural environment and establish a support system for sustainable growth.

Professor Heo Deung-yong of Kyungpook National University took charge of the research and started the study in March, with completion expected in July.

At the report meeting, Professor Heo stated that by introducing the environmental conservation contribution system to respond to the increasing tourism demand, it would be possible to secure funding for natural environment protection and create an opportunity to establish and implement policies for the sustainable development of tourism resources.

In response, Assemblyman Lee Chil-gu pointed out, "The environmental conservation contribution fee should be reasonably set so that it does not become a burden to tourists."

Assemblyman Park Yong-seon said, "Problems during the system introduction process should be carefully examined, and the correct policy direction should be presented together."

Assemblyman Lee Dong-eop also emphasized, "Through thorough data investigation, specific and effective policy alternatives should be proposed."

Additionally, Assemblywoman Lee Sun-hee stated, "A reasonable imposition plan should be prepared to prevent double charging of the environmental conservation contribution fee."

Nam Jin-bok, the head of the research group, stated, "There must be concrete efforts to prevent environmental pollution and natural environment damage for Ulleungdo to continue as a representative tourist destination of Gyeongbuk."

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