President Moon Shows Interest in 'Mud Max'... "Seeking Ways to Promote Tidal Flats to Younger Generations"

Published 28 Sep.2021 14:48(KST)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in mentioned the fact that the video "Seosan 'Mud Max'" produced by the Korea Tourism Organization has become a hot topic and instructed to devise ways to promote tidal flats to the younger generation.

President Moon made this statement on the morning of the 28th while presiding over a Cabinet meeting at the Blue House.

'Mud Max' is a parody video of the movie 'Mad Max' set against the backdrop of the Seosan tidal flats, which has gained worldwide attention. President Moon cited this as an example and said to come up with promotional methods for tidal flats that combine new culture so that the younger generation can take interest and find it enjoyable.

At the Cabinet meeting that day, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Moon Sung-hyuk reported on the "Policy Direction and Promotion Strategy for Tidal Flat Management and Restoration." President Moon asked whether the carbon absorption of tidal flats is included in the 2050 carbon neutrality scenario, and Minister Moon replied, "Through blue carbon, it can contribute to carbon neutrality, and ultimately, we are pursuing carbon negativity beyond carbon neutrality."

President Moon said, "We used to think that we did not know the value of tidal flats well and that using them as industrial or agricultural land would increase economic value, so we reclaimed many tidal flats. However, nowadays, not only the ecological value but also the economic value of tidal flats is actually higher."

Regarding the "Enforcement Decree of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act," President Moon emphasized the realization of the legislative intent, saying, "Please enforce the law effectively on the ground so that the purpose of protecting the lives and safety of the people is fulfilled."