Ministry of the Interior and Safety to Hold the 2nd Island Day Event in Tongyeong from 6th to 8th

Memorial Ceremony on the 6th, Ministry of the Interior and Safety YouTube Live Stream Open to Everyone

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on the 5th that it will hold the '2nd Island Day Event' both online and offline in Tongyeong for three days from the 6th to the 8th to commemorate 'Island Day.'

On the 6th, the '2nd Island Day' commemorative ceremony will be held at the Tongyeong International Music Hall. Attendees include Jeon Hae-cheol, Minister of the Interior and Safety, National Assembly member Jeong Jeom-sik, Acting Governor of Gyeongnam Ha Byeong-pil, and Mayor of Tongyeong Kang Seok-ju, among others.

This year's Island Day, under the theme 'Island, a Place of Rest,' will feature various events such as a commemorative ceremony, island exhibition hall, and island specialty product sales, held simultaneously online and offline.

Additionally, for citizens unable to visit in person due to COVID-19 and other reasons, the 'Online Island Exhibition Hall (www.k-island.org)' will be operated until the end of December this year. By accessing the exhibition hall, visitors can enjoy major islands nationwide through a 3D interface and check various island information.

Furthermore, a chance to experience island specialty products will be provided through Naver's 'Live Commerce' for two days on the 6th and 7th, and on the 8th, a 'Naver Special Exhibition' featuring an 'Island Specialty Product Sales Event' will introduce various island specialties.

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety plans to continuously expand and strengthen island support policies through this 'Island Day.' Last December, the 'Island Development Promotion Act' was revised to the 'Island Development Promotion Act,' laying the foundation to support comprehensive 'development' of islands beyond the limitations of mere 'development' policies.

In September, the 'Korea Island Promotion Agency' will be established. In cooperation with the 'Island Regional Basic Local Government Council,' which includes 27 basic local governments in island regions, various island policies and projects will be discussed. This will enable customized support that leverages the unique characteristics of each island, such as tourism and resorts, Green New Deal initiatives, and marine industries.

Minister Jeon Hae-cheol stated, “Islands are precious resources that we must cherish and nurture. We will move away from infrastructure-centered policies to improve the lives of island residents and create islands where stable income is guaranteed.” He added, “We will continuously expand and strengthen island support policies to create islands where people want to live and visit.”

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