Gyeongbuk Assembly Member Nam Jinbok: "Ferry Fare Support of Up to 70% Needed for Tourists Visiting Ulleungdo During Three Winter Months"

Ordinance Amendment Proposed by Provincial Assembly
Fare Discounts Extended to Families Visiting Military Personnel

Nam Jinbok, a member of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Assembly (People Power Party, Ulleung), announced on the 24th that he had sponsored the "Partial Amendment to the Ordinance on Passenger Ship Fare Support for Island Areas in Gyeongbuk Province," which significantly discounts ferry fares for visitors to Ulleungdo.

According to the details of the amendment, when the spouse, direct relatives, or siblings of military personnel serving on Ulleungdo visit for a family meeting, they will receive fare support at the same level as Ulleungdo residents. Additionally, all tourists visiting during the off-peak winter season, from December 1 to the end of February of the following year, will be eligible for fare support of up to 70% of the ticket price.

Nam Jinbok, Gyeongbuk Provincial Councilor

Assemblyman Nam Jinbok explained that the purpose of amending the ordinance is to boost the morale of military personnel serving in the challenging environment of island regions, thereby strengthening the defense of Dokdo and national security posture. He also aims to revitalize the struggling regional tourism industry and, ultimately, to ensure the stable operation of passenger ships year-round, which will firmly guarantee the maritime transportation rights of Ulleungdo residents who have long suffered from chronic deficits.

With the implementation of the "drastic ferry fare discount" starting next year as a result of this ordinance amendment, it is expected to greatly contribute to the rapid recovery of the stagnant tourism industry and the revitalization of the local economy.

This amendment, which passed the review of the Agriculture and Fisheries Committee of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Assembly on the 23rd, is scheduled for a final vote at the plenary session on October 2.

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