Mayor Kim Byungsoo: "Daemyeong Port Will Become a Marine Tourism Mecca, Gimpo to Emerge as a Global Marine Tourism City"

Daemyeong Port in Gimpo, National Fishing Port Project Accelerates
9 Billion Won in Design Costs Included in 2026 Government Budget
Plans for New Seafood Wholesale Market and Marine Leisure Complex Center

The designation of Daemyeong Port as a preliminary national fishing port, led by Gimpo City under the 8th popularly elected administration, is expected to gain significant momentum.

Mayor Kim Byungsoo personally led the briefing, and through continuous efforts, the designation of Daemyeong Port as a preliminary national fishing port was achieved. Provided by Gimpo City

On December 4, Gimpo City in Gyeonggi Province announced that 900 million won in design costs for Daemyeong Port, a key step toward its elevation to a national fishing port, has been included in the government’s 2026 budget proposal. This lays the institutional and financial foundation for the development of Daemyeong Port and is expected to lead to a total national investment of approximately 80 billion won in the future.

Since the launch of the 8th administration, Daemyeong Port has been designated as a preliminary candidate for national fishing port status, positioning itself as a leading tourism and fisheries hub in northwestern Gyeonggi Province. The designation was achieved by reorganizing the Marine and River Division, operating a dedicated task force for revitalizing Daemyeong Port, and through the direct, persistent efforts of Mayor Kim Byungsoo, who participated in on-site evaluations. This achievement comes 24 years after Daemyeong Port was upgraded to a local fishing port in 2000.

Following its preliminary designation as a national fishing port in 2024, the city has conducted functional assessments of the port and collected feedback from local fishermen. In addition to supplementing the business feasibility data and actively explaining policies, Gimpo City has taken a systematic approach. With the inclusion of 900 million won in design costs in next year’s government budget, the project is expected to move forward in earnest.

Through this project, a total of 86.78 billion won will be invested in Daemyeong Port over five years, from 2027 to 2031. The city plans to reclaim adjacent public waters to secure port land and proceed with the construction of a new seafood wholesale market, a seafood distribution center, and a marine leisure complex center. In addition, by linking the project with the nearly completed Fishing Village New Deal 300 initiative, the city aims to significantly enhance both the functional and tourism value of the port.

Furthermore, by connecting with nearby tourist attractions such as Daesongyeo Island, Deokpojin Fortress, and Munsusanseong Fortress, Daemyeong Port is expected to establish itself as a hub for marine-friendly spaces. As a result, Daemyeong Port is anticipated to transform into a complex marine tourism industry space, becoming a focal point for attracting private investment and human resources.

Mayor Byungsoo Kim is seen visiting prospective sites for new national fishing ports and engaging in conversations with fishermen. Provided by Gimpo City

Mayor Kim Byungsoo stated, "Through the Daemyeong Port National Fishing Port project, Gimpo will become a global marine tourism city. Daemyeong Port will become the mecca of marine tourism in Korea, and its transformation will benefit both Gimpo citizens and visitors. We will meticulously ensure that the designation and design processes for Daemyeong Port as a national fishing port proceed without any setbacks."

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