Mokpo City Selects 'Mokpo Literature Expo' as This Year's Best Policy

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Mokpo is receiving recognition for successfully creating a platform for literary sharing by hosting the nation's first Mokpo Literature Expo. Photo by Mokpo City

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seung-hyun Jeong] Mokpo City, Jeollanam-do, announced on the 30th that it selected the "Mokpo Literature Expo," held for the first time nationwide, as one of the top 10 best policies of the year.

The city conducted a survey from the 13th to the 14th among all employees on 50 excellent policies submitted by each department. After a second internal review of the top 16 policies with the highest votes, the top 10 policies of the year were selected.

The "Mokpo Literature Expo" was evaluated as a project that significantly enhanced the city's value by establishing a new brand called "Mokpo, the City of Literature."

Among the excellent policies selected were ▲ the attraction and launch of the "Korea Island Promotion Agency," the control tower for island policies in Korea ▲ and the new tourism product "Mokpo Marine W Show."

The "Attraction of the Korea Island Promotion Agency" was recognized as a result of focusing on and policy-making the region's strengths as the gateway to the Dadohae (Korean Archipelago) and the capital of islands.

The "Mokpo Marine W Show" is a tourism product combining sea fountains, marine stage performances, and spectacular fireworks shows, confirming its potential as a new nighttime tourism content for Mokpo.

The encouragement policies included ▲ the sale of Yudal Stadium at three times the appraised value reflecting the city's brand value ▲ the installation and operation of the nation's first COVID-19 vaccination center ▲ and the opening of a pet-friendly infrastructure, a playground for companion animals.

Additionally, ▲ winning the Korea Times Award for two consecutive years ▲ establishing an eco-friendly ship marine testbed ▲ remodeling Peace Plaza, a representative resting place for citizens ▲ and underwater pipeline installation work in island areas were named among this year’s top 10 policies.

A city official stated, "It was a year in which we promoted distinctive policies to enhance the city's brand value and improve the convenience of citizens' lives."

The city plans to encourage the departments that implemented the excellent policies by awarding certificates and bonuses, aiming to establish a vibrant work culture centered on tasks.

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