Let's Tour the President's Villa! ... Geoje Jeodo to Open in February Next Year

The presidential retreat on Jeodo Island in Geoje City, Gyeongnam, will be opened to the public starting February next year.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Trainee Reporter Lee Seryeong] Starting February 1 next year, the outer area of the presidential villa on Jeodo Island in Geoje City, Gyeongnam, which had been off-limits, will be open for visitors to tour and take photos.

After detailed consultations with cruise operators and simplification of procedures, same-day island visits are expected to become possible.

Entry to Jeodo will be restricted on Wednesdays every week, as well as during the Navy's maintenance periods in January and July, according to the island opening agreement.

Before welcoming tourists, Geoje City is conducting surveys to gather opinions and consulting experts in various fields to promote projects such as the creation of commemorative spaces for past presidents, remodeling of the observatory, and maintenance of walking paths to enhance visitor convenience.

The Jeodo presidential villa is the only vacation spot accessible to the sitting president, but since the entire island is a military facility protection zone, viewing and photography were strictly restricted.

Mayor Byeon Gwang-yong said, "I am pleased that our efforts have borne fruit," and added, "We will do our best to establish this as a central hub for South Coast coastal tourism enjoyed by both the president and the public."

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