Boseong-gun, All-Out Effort to Attract the National Maritime and Fisheries Museum

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[Boseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Cheon-seok] Jeollanam-do Boseong-gun announced that it is accelerating preparations to attract the National Maritime Fisheries Museum.

The National Maritime Fisheries Museum is planned to be built along the coast of Jeollanam-do and is a large-scale project with a national budget of 124.5 billion KRW.

It is scheduled to be constructed with a total floor area of 22,464㎡, including exhibition halls, experience centers, research facilities, education centers, and storage facilities.

Boseong-gun has the geographical advantage of being located at the center of Gyeongsang Province and Gwangju-Jeonnam, within the Namhaean Southern Central Zone, Deukryang Bay and Gangjin Bay area, and the southern central region of Gwangju and Jeonnam, allowing it to encompass diverse marine and fisheries resources of coastal cities and counties.

Once the Gyeongjeon Line and Namhaean Railway high-speed projects are completed, it will be possible to access the area nationwide within two hours, greatly improving transportation accessibility.

Excellent marine ecological resources are also cited as a reason for the site selection. Boseong Beolgyo mudflat was registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in 2021 and is designated as a mudflat provincial park, Ramsar wetland, and wetland protection area. It has been undergoing mudflat preservation and restoration projects for decades, possessing unique ecological resources with high academic research value.

The determination of Boseong-gun and local residents to attract the museum is strong. Based on geographical and academic advantages, Boseong-gun has launched a TF team to respond to attract the National Maritime Fisheries Museum.

A resident-led attraction resolution rally was held, and agreements with councils, local organizations, and institutions have been signed to support and unite efforts for Boseong-gun’s attraction.

The TF team is engaged in developing business logic and conducting research services to seek differentiated concepts for the museum’s establishment. To ensure smooth project progress, they plan to promote marine and fisheries resource discovery and donations, as well as museum publicity through agreements with councils, local organizations, and institutions.

In particular, since the 7th to 8th term of the civilian administration, Boseong-gun has actively worked to realize the ‘Boseong-type Blue Economy’ with a strong will to develop the marine sector, and it is notable that consistent policies have been pursued.

County Governor Kim Cheol-woo said, “Boseong-gun is a place without any national facilities and should be included for balanced development. It also has sufficient historical, cultural, ecological, and geographical advantages. The proposed site by Boseong-gun is where Admiral Yi Sun-sin prepared for the Battle of Myeongnyang, producing military provisions and warships, thus having deep historical significance. It is an optimal site for a museum contributing to academic research and education, so we will do our best to attract the museum.”

Meanwhile, seven cities and counties including Boseong, Sinan, Wando, Gangjin, Yeosu, Haenam, and Goheung have competed to attract the National Maritime Fisheries Museum. Jeollanam-do plans to announce the final site on the 17th after on-site evaluations of the selected cities and counties following the proposal presentations on the 14th.

Boseong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Cheon-seok hss79@asiae.co.kr

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