There Was a 'Canal' Trip Mixing River and Sea Breezes in Pohang... Pohang Cruise Surpasses 1 Millionth Tourist Mark

The family of the one millionth passenger of Pohang Cruise is happily receiving congratulatory gifts.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Do you know a city with a beautiful "canal" along the river breeze and sea breeze?

The Pohang Canal, created by reopening the waterway connecting Pohang Dongbin Inner Port and Hyeongsan River, which had been blocked for over 40 years, is promising a "big hit" celebration since 2014.

Although the once-thriving boat routes paused due to COVID-19, the trend is now shifting back as tourists return.

The cruise operator announced on the 11th that the number of passengers aboard the Pohang Cruise, which operates on the Pohang Canal, has surpassed 1 million for the first time in 8 years.

On the morning of the 8th, Pohang Cruise Co., Ltd. held a commemorative event at the Pohang Canal Hall for the 1 millionth passenger, presenting a bouquet and souvenirs to the family who boarded just in time.

The 1 millionth passenger was the family of In Ji-hyun. They were the lucky visitors who came to Pohang for tourism from Gumi City, Gyeongbuk, and used the Pohang Canal Cruise.

CEO Choi Man-dal said, "The development of the waterfront space of Pohang Canal, a landmark of the marine tourism city Pohang, has been in full swing, allowing people to enjoy new scenery while riding the cruise ship," adding, "We offer the joy of safely viewing the East Sea and Hyeongsan River along the canal."

The cruise operator expects to regain vitality after the 1 millionth passenger, despite a temporary slowdown due to the sharp decline in tourists caused by COVID-19.

Since starting official operations in March 2014, the social enterprise Pohang Cruise Co., Ltd. has introduced Pohang's largest tourist attraction, attracting about 1,000 visitors on weekends and over 500 on weekdays.

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