Goheung County Governor's Cup, Nokdong Port 'National Sea Fishing Competition' Held

"Come to Goheung if You Want to Feel the Thrilling Sensation of Fishing!"

[Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Jeong-woo] Jeonnam Goheung-gun (Governor Gong Young-min) announced on the 19th that the "4th Goheung County Governor's Cup Nokdong Port National Sea Fishing Competition" will be held in the Doyang-eup area on the 30th.

Hosted by Goheung-gun and organized by the Nokdong Fishermen's Association, this competition will take place at three locations near Nokdong Port and Sorokdo, which are rich in marine resources. The target fish species for fishing is the black porgy (Gamseongdom).

The fishing competition has an entry fee of 80,000 KRW and is open to all ages and genders. Applications will be accepted online on a first-come, first-served basis for up to 150 participants until October 28. If the online registration quota is not met, applications will also be accepted on-site on the day of the event.

Ranking will be determined by measuring the total length of the target fish species, black porgy (exceeding 25cm), with the largest size winning. The winner will receive a prize of 5 million KRW, second place 2 million KRW, third place 1 million KRW, and special awards such as the Longest Distance Award, Oldest (Small) Participant Award, Largest Fish Award, and Female WINNER Award will also be presented.

A county official stated, "Through this fishing competition, it will be an opportunity to promote Goheung's beautiful and pristine scenery and abundant fishery resources, making it a top tourist destination that fishing enthusiasts and many tourists will want to visit again."

Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Jeong-woo hss79@asiae.co.kr

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