"One Hundred Flavors and Joy"... Completion Ceremony of 'Baekmihang Fishing Village New Deal Project' in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Haeyoung] The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on the 16th that the completion ceremony for the 'Baekmi Port Fishing Village New Deal Project' in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, as part of the Fishing Village New Deal 300 Project, will be held on the 17th.

The Fishing Village New Deal 300 Project is a nationwide initiative to modernize essential living infrastructure (SOC) in 300 fishing villages and ports and to discover region-specific projects to revitalize local communities. Baekmi Port's facilities had become outdated, and its experience programs were simple, causing the number of visitors to decrease from 97,000 in 2017 to 29,000 in 2021. Accordingly, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries planned a new Baekmi-ri with diverse tastes and experiences as part of the Fishing Village New Deal 300 Project in collaboration with Baekmi-ri residents.

First, a unique brand called 'One Hundred Tastes, One Hundred Joys, Baekmi-ri' was created, and specialized foods such as gelato made from seaweed produced in the village and clam cream charlotte were developed. Visitors to Baekmi-ri can enjoy the sea and sunset views while resting, and a remodeled old lodging facility was transformed into a 'B&B House' where guests can enjoy a seasonal three-course breakfast using local seafood such as clams, small ark shells, and seaweed.

The surrounding village environment was also extensively improved. The back area, which was congested with seafood sales shops, parking lots, and resting spaces, was transformed into a community facility and leisure complex space for residents. Additionally, on idle land at the outskirts of the village, the 'Baekmi Healing Yard' was created to provide various natural ecological recreational experiences such as camping and mud and salt field experiences, moving beyond simple mudflat experiences.

About 50 people, including Moon Sung-hyuk, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Seo Cheol-mo, Mayor of Hwaseong, Song Ok-ju, National Assembly member, and village residents, are expected to attend the completion ceremony.

Minister Moon said, "Through this Fishing Village New Deal 300 Project, I hope Baekmi-ri will once again attract many tourists and become a vibrant village," adding, "We will continue to support increasing the income of fishing village residents and revitalizing villages, and carefully prepare for the post-Fishing Village New Deal projects."

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