"Protecting the Marine Environment" ... Jinhae District Holds 'Plogging in Udo with the Navy'

Held at Jinhae Marine Park and Udo

Jinhae District of Changwon Special City in South Gyeongsang Province, together with the Navy's 8th Combat Training Group under the Naval Operations Command (hereafter referred to as the 8th Group), conducted a plogging activity in the areas of Jinhae Marine Park and Udo.

Jinhae District Holds 'Plogging with the Navy in Udo'.

The event, held on November 5, brought together a total of about 60 participants, including Navy personnel from the 8th Group and Jinhae District staff, who collected litter from every corner of Jinhae Marine Park to the coastline of Udo for three hours.

Plogging is an eco-friendly activity that involves picking up litter while walking or running, promoting both health and environmental protection. This event was organized to raise awareness of the importance of marine environmental conservation and to strengthen cooperation with the Navy.

Last year, Jinhae District and the Navy's 8th Combat Training Group carried out a plogging event together on Dream Road. This year, after prior discussions, they expanded their activities to the coastal areas of Jinhae, specifically Jinhae Marine Park and Udo.

Jinhae Marine Park and Udo, the sites for this plogging event, are known for their diverse marine ecosystems and natural scenery. However, they are also areas where the need for marine environment preservation is evident due to the continuous influx of floating coastal waste.

After completing the activity, participants shared light refreshments and discussed their impressions, as well as exchanged ideas on ways to further expand cooperation between local governments and the military in the future.

Jung Hyunseop, Head of Jinhae District, said, "This plogging event was a meaningful activity that demonstrated the Navy's role not only as a strong defender of national security but also as a protector of the sea through environmental maintenance. I hope that, going forward, the region and the military will continue to collaborate and create more opportunities for unity and communication."

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