Mokpo City Enhances 'Fishing Village New Deal 300 Project' to Revitalize Island Residents

Dallido, Oedaldo, Yuldo, Gohado: Port Modernization and Expansion of Tourism Resources

A bird's-eye view of the rest area to be built on Dallido. Photo by Mokpo City

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Seunghyun] Mokpo City, Jeollanam-do announced on the 16th that the Saemangeum 300 project, which is being carried out on all inhabited islands, is progressing smoothly.

The Saemangeum 300 project is a government initiative aimed at revitalizing fishing villages into vibrant and attractive spaces. In Mokpo City, Dallido and Oedaldo were selected as target areas in 2019, Yuldo in 2020, and Gohado in 2021. Accordingly, the Saemangeum 300 project is being implemented on all inhabited islands within the jurisdiction.

The total project cost for the four islands is 38 billion KRW. The city is modernizing essential infrastructure such as outdated piers and developing various tourism resources.

▲ Dalli and Oedaldo, Expansion of Tourism Infrastructure

Dallido and Oedaldo invested 2 billion KRW in the common Saemangeum 300 project’s fishing village and port modernization at Dallido Port, Eomangchon Port, and Oedaldo Port. They have completed the expansion of mooring facilities and quays at Dallido Port, installation of CCTV, environmental maintenance at Eomangchon Port, and quay maintenance at Oedaldo Port.

In specialized projects, remodeling of the Dalli 1 and 2 district welfare centers and the establishment of a garbage collection site have been completed. They are expanding tourism infrastructure such as the Dallido Rest and Welcome Park, installation of fish trap facilities, fishing village experience facilities, and walking trails.

At Oedaldo, the seawater pool and nearby park facilities have been remodeled to promote the sea natural garden project, which aligns with the Slow City vision of “the life of slowness.”

Additionally, 4.1 km of damaged and aging village roads have been repaired, and to improve visitor convenience for island-to-island travel, a pedestrian bridge between Dalli and Oedaldo is being constructed as part of the comprehensive island development project. Along with this, development of exploration courses and installation of rest areas are underway to improve tourism infrastructure.

▲ Yuldo, Improvement of Resident Convenience

At Yuldo, 4.3 billion KRW is being invested in the fishing village and port modernization project, aiming for completion in May. This includes installation of piers and breakwaters in districts 1 and 2, and installation of a floating pier hoist. Additionally, based on residents’ suggestions, a waiting room will be established in Yuldo District 1.

Through a specialized project with an investment of 8.2 billion KRW, a resident healing center, beach and auto camping site maintenance, and a sea experience center are being developed. Reflecting residents’ opinions, village hall renovations and village road construction will also be carried out.

Furthermore, eight locations have been selected as the “Yuldo 8 Scenic Spots” to utilize the outstanding natural scenery as tourism resources.

▲ Gohado, Income Increase Linked to Tourism Resources

Gohado completed the basic plan in December 2021. The fishing village and port modernization project, with an investment of 6 billion KRW, includes expansion of the Gohado Port breakwater, reinforcement of mooring facilities, maintenance of coastal access roads, expansion of the Eungbakgae Port pier, and installation of hoists. The detailed design is currently underway.

Through specialized projects, environmental improvements such as creation of the resident welfare space Yongoreummaru, paving of village roads, flower planting, establishment of pedestrian-only zones, and installation of CCTV are being implemented.

Additionally, the Yongoreum Market will be operated to increase income by linking with nearby tourism resources such as the marine cable car, National Honam Biological Resources Center, and Mokhwa Experience Center.

A city official stated, “Through the Saemangeum 300 project, we will improve living conditions in fishing villages while maintaining unique resources and identity, turning the islands into landmarks and revitalizing the fishing village economy.”

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