Chungnam Province to Invest 250 Billion Won in Dangjin for Smart Aquaculture and Carbon-Neutral City Initiatives

Governor Kim Taeheum: "Accelerating Global Recognition of the Second Seohae Bridge and the Catholic Pilgrimage Route"

Kim Taeheum, Governor of Chungnam Province

Chungnam Province is launching a series of large-scale projects worth 250 billion won to drive the development of Dangjin, including a smart aquaculture complex, a seafood cluster, and the establishment of a carbon-neutral model city.

On September 16, Governor Kim Taeheum visited Dangjin as part of his fourth-year tour of cities and counties during the eighth popularly elected administration, where he announced these plans during a dialogue with residents and a policy meeting.

Governor Kim stated, "Through the smart aquaculture complex and seafood cluster, we will develop Dangjin into the nation's largest eco-friendly comprehensive seafood complex," adding, "We will also accelerate the creation of a carbon-neutral model city, the construction of the Second Seohae Bridge, and the development of the Catholic pilgrimage route into a world-renowned destination."

The smart aquaculture complex will be created on reclaimed land in Seokmun, with an investment of 20 billion won and a total area of 40,000 square meters. It will be leased to young fishers to lead advanced aquaculture using ICT-based shrimp farming.

The seafood cluster will receive an investment of 190 billion won by 2028 and will include a processing center, storage and logistics center, and a venture innovation center.

The carbon-neutral model city project will begin detailed design next year, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 56% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. The Second Seohae Bridge project has secured momentum by being included in the national road network plan and attracting private investment in parallel.

In addition, in connection with the 2027 World Youth Day, a 20.1-kilometer section from Solmoe Holy Ground to Hapdeok Cathedral will be developed as an international pilgrimage route.

Governor Kim also visited the Dangjin Smart Farm Academy to observe youth farmer education, emphasizing, "We will create a system that enables young farmers to earn stable income."

He then visited the Seokmun District of Dangjin Port to review development plans for a comprehensive trade port encompassing hydrogen, LNG, and grain.

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