Gangjin-gun to Open Maryang Nolto Fish Market on the 27th... "Let's Play in Maryang on Saturdays"

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Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do, will actively attract more tourists than ever by linking the ‘Half-Price Family Travel Season 2’ event every Saturday at the Maryang Port Central Breakwater from the opening ceremony of the Maryang Nolto Fish Market on the 27th until October 26.

According to the county on the 12th, the opening event will be held at 2 p.m. on a special stage inside the Maryang Nolto Fish Market, featuring a success prayer performance and a live recording of Mokpo MBC Radio’s ‘Joyful 2 PM.’ Popular singers such as Son Tae-jin from ‘Burning Trotman TOP1,’ Bae Il-ho, Lee So-na, and Kim Hyun-jin will perform on the congratulatory stage.

During the event period, 29 booths of 5 types will operate and sell fresh seafood and various foods at affordable prices every Saturday, including restaurants such as sashimi houses (4), seafood corners (7), dried seafood shops (2), street food vendors (6), and Grandma’s Market (10).

Panoramic view of Gangjin Maryang Nolto Fish Market
[Photo by Gangjin-gun]

The county has newly introduced various programs targeting the MZ generation and family visitors, such as an AI photo booth that can create stylish profile images by changing body shape, clothing, and poses; zero-gravity performances; an aerial levitation photo zone; and nighttime attractions with LED sea fountains and media facade installations.

Additionally, the Saturday music concerts will feature diverse performances including dance shows, fusion gugak (traditional Korean music), magic shows, and bubble shows. A tourist singing contest will also be held to provide a harmonious space where visitors can express their hidden talents and charms, expanding the entertainment options.

At the Maryang Observatory Cafe, visitors can enjoy coffee brewed by a robot coffee machine while admiring the beautiful scenery of Kamak Island, a natural monument and Maryang’s landmark, and the Gogeum Bridge. An event called Color Day will also be held, where visitors wearing clothes of a specific color to the observatory cafe will receive a free cup of coffee.

The Nolto Fish Market at Maryang Port, which has become a pilgrimage course for fans as Lim Young-woong sang the song ‘I Want to Go to Maryang,’ has played a pivotal role in revitalizing the local economy since its opening in 2015, attracting over 1.05 million visitors and recording total sales of 10 billion won.

Gang Jin-won, the county governor, said, “Through the Half-Price Family Travel, we will create Gangjin that tourists want to revisit by offering prices and quality that satisfy visitors to the Maryang Nolto Fish Market, thereby revitalizing the local economy through a large influx of tourists.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.