‘Goheung Nokdonghang Drone Show’ Establishes Itself as a Regional Representative Tourism Content

Closed on the 30th of last month... 240,000 Visitors
Economic Impact of 20 Billion Won Including 120 Jobs Created

Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 2nd that the ‘2024 Goheung Nokdong Port Drone Show,’ held every Saturday for eight months since last April at Nokdong Sea Garden, successfully concluded on the 30th of last month.

Started last year as the first permanent program in the Honam region, the ‘Goheung Nokdong Port Drone Show’ presented new meaningful content each time, such as endangered animals, world travel, and autumn sports day. Additionally, a maritime fireworks show was held at least once a month, establishing itself as a representative tourism content of the area.

The "2024 Goheung Nokdong Port Drone Show," held every Saturday for eight months since last April at Nokdong Sea Garden, successfully concluded on the 30th of last month. Photo by Goheung County

Over the past eight months, Goheung-gun estimated that 240,000 visitors attended the 38 drone shows, generating direct and indirect economic effects amounting to approximately 20 billion KRW, including revitalizing the local commercial district and creating employment for over 120 people.

In particular, merchants from the Nokdong Traditional Market Merchants Association and some shops around Nokdong Port reported increased sales thanks to the drone show, and they added significance to the event by donating hometown love funds at the closing ceremony on the 30th of last month.

A visitor residing in Gwangju said, “I first experienced the drone show in Goheung last summer, and this year the content and attractions seem even richer. I also enjoyed the busking performances and fireworks held together, and I plan to visit often next year.”

County Governor Gong Young-min expressed, “I am pleased that the drone show, which lasted for eight months, was successfully completed without a single safety accident thanks to the participation and cooperation of local residents and related organizations. We will ensure that the ‘2025 Goheung Nokdong Port Drone Show’ secures competitiveness with differentiated content and becomes an event that revitalizes the region.”

Goheung-gun is expanding awareness of ‘Drone-Centered City Goheung’ through the drone show, while selecting the drone industry as one of the three major strategic industries for the county’s future vision and focusing on its development.

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