Goheung County Selected as Best Local Government in Drone Demonstration City Construction Project

Recipient of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Award
Establishing Status as a Leading Drone City in Korea

Goheung County in South Jeolla Province announced on December 2 that it was selected as the best local government in the Drone Demonstration City Construction Project at the "2025 Drone Safety and Activation Support Performance Report Meeting" held at the Mayfield Hotel Seoul, receiving the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Award.

In addition, among the companies participating in this drone delivery project, Marine Robotics Co., Ltd. (CEO Park Jinhyang) was selected as an outstanding company and received the President's Award from the Korea Transportation Safety Authority.

Goheung County was selected as the best local government in the Drone Demonstration City Construction Project at the "2025 Drone Safety and Activation Support Performance Report Meeting" held at the Mayfield Hotel Seoul on the 2nd, receiving the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Award. Provided by Goheung County

This evaluation comprehensively reviewed the demonstration results of drone delivery services by local governments, infrastructure construction and operation, service satisfaction, and safety management. Goheung County received high marks for implementing a demonstration model that reflects the characteristics of island and coastal terrain and for applying practical services to daily life.

Since being selected for the "2025 Drone Demonstration City Construction Project" hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in March, Goheung County has been promoting drone delivery services to address logistics blind spots in island regions and improve residents' convenience. The county has established three delivery hubs, 15 delivery points, and a control center in areas such as Deukryangdo, Sanghwado and Hahwado, Geogeum Marine Fishing Park, and Goheungman Waterfront Sunset Park, while also developing flight routes and a delivery web platform.

In particular, the most outstanding results were seen at Geogeum Marine Fishing Park, where anglers and marine pension guests experienced a unique service that allowed them to instantly receive necessary items such as fishing gear and food and beverages via drone delivery. This service was met with an enthusiastic response, with more than 500 deliveries made in this area alone.

This is regarded as a representative achievement of Goheung County, allowing both residents and tourists to directly experience the benefits of drone delivery services tailored to the characteristics of island and coastal tourist destinations.

An official from the county's Aerospace Promotion Team stated, "Winning the Minister's Award is official recognition that Goheung County is leading the demonstration and commercialization of the drone industry in Korea. We will continue to accelerate the expansion of public drone services that residents can experience firsthand and foster the local industrial ecosystem."

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