Namhae-gun, Gyeongnam Province, started 2023 with great momentum, achieving the 'Grade 1 Integrity Rating' from the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission since January and signing a 102.3 billion KRW investment agreement for Lighting Island.

Namhae County Office.

Namhae County Office.

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In particular, from the beginning of the year, the fairness and integrity policies, which can be considered the top value of Namhae county administration, were recognized both domestically and internationally. Additionally, the promise of a 'large-scale private investment attraction' to promote prosperity in the era of the Namhae-Yeosu Undersea Tunnel became tangible, raising expectations for a more hopeful year than ever before.


In fact, throughout 2023, Namhae-gun accelerated proactive preparations for the undersea tunnel era while steadily realizing the 8th elected administration’s goal of 'Happy Companionship, Soaring Namhae' by further strengthening welfare policies closely connected to residents’ daily lives.


Moreover, the status of 'Tourism Namhae' was further elevated, and efforts were made to newly rediscover Namhae-gun’s historical and cultural identity, laying the groundwork for residents’ pride to function as a driving force for growth.



Accordingly, Namhae-gun announced the top 10 news items for this year as follows: ▲ Smooth progress in proactive preparations for the undersea tunnel era (establishment of comprehensive development plans and core strategic projects) ▲ Positive reviews for resident-centered administration that resolved inconveniences (1,000 KRW bus, resident lawyer system, etc.) ▲ Accelerated private investment attraction for the era of 10 million tourists (Hotel Shilla, Lighting Island, etc.) ▲ Winner of the 15th Dasan Mokmin Award main prize ▲ Achievement of Grade 1 in the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission’s comprehensive integrity rating ▲ Selection of the German Village Beer Festival as Local 100 ▲ Construction of the largest-scale Namhae Police Training Center nationwide ▲ Release of 3,102 km² from the Hallyeohaesang National Park zone ▲ 50th anniversary of Namhae Bridge opening and Namhae Bridge tourism resource development project ▲ Promotion of projects to leave traces of veterans who participated in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.


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