Namhae-gun 'Seomho Village' Selected for Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Public Contest Project

5.1 Billion Invested, Gangjinman as an Ecological Experience Tourism Hub

Namhae-gun, Gyeongnam Province, has secured a total project budget of 5.1 billion KRW after the ‘Seomho Area Multi-Value Workplace Creation Project’ was finally selected in the ‘2024 General Agricultural and Fishing Village Development Project’ organized by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.

Perspective view of the Seomho Zone Multi-Value Workplace Creation Project.

The General Agricultural and Fishing Village Development Project in the fishing village sector aims to improve the income and basic living standards of fishing village residents, promote region-specific specialized development through planned development of fishing villages, and improve residential conditions.

The ‘Seomho Area Multi-Value Workplace Creation Project’ is planned to be promoted over five years starting in 2024 with the vision of ‘Gangjin Bay Ecological Experience Tourism Hub, Seomho Village.’ It aims to establish a foundation for a ‘reviving village’ through a virtuous cycle of income projects utilizing the products and experiences of the Gangjin Bay mudflats.

Through this project, plans include ▲expansion of the village hall ▲installation of safety facilities such as security lights ▲construction of the Seomho Experience Tourism Center ▲creation of the Seokbangnyeom Experience Site ▲and establishment of the Seomho Station.

Jang Chung-nam, the county governor, said, “The selection of this project is the fruit of efforts made by all parties including Namhae-gun, Seomho area residents, and the promotion committee, united by the strong enthusiasm of Seomho Village residents to reapply despite last year’s failure in the competition.” He added, “We will proceed with the project swiftly to provide practical help to the residents.”

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