Shinan County Joins "Korea Renewal" Campaign for Chuseok Holiday

Marine Cleanup at Songgong Port in Aphae-eup
Over 150 Participants Collect 3 Tons of Marine Waste

Shinan County launched a marine cleanup campaign to commemorate International Coastal Cleanup Day. Photo by Shinan County

Shinan County in South Jeolla Province participated in the "Korea Renewal" campaign for the Chuseok holiday and carried out a marine cleanup activity around Songgong Port in Aphae-eup.

Despite the rainy and inclement weather, more than 150 people took part in the cleanup, including representatives from Shinan County, Mokpo Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries, Mokpo Maritime Police Station, Korea Marine Environment Management Corporation, Jeollanam-do Provincial Government, and local fishermen, adding significance to the event.

The participants collected approximately 3 tons of marine waste-including discarded Styrofoam, waste vinyl, and abandoned fishing gear-mainly along the Songgong coastline, taking the lead in creating a clean marine environment.

An official from the county stated, "We will continue to promote various initiatives to preserve the pristine environment of Shinan. In particular, as the influx of marine waste surges during the winter season, we plan to launch another large-scale marine cleanup campaign to further strengthen environmental protection efforts, ensuring that tourists visiting Shinan can enjoy a clean sea."

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