Chungnam Province to Invest 4 Trillion Won in 29 Islands: Transforming Them into "Islands Where People Want to Live"

Master Plan for Island Development (2026–2035) Established
97 Projects Including Bridges, Marine Leisure, and Drone Delivery
80% Private Investment Targeted... Major Shift Toward Tourism and Economic Growth

Wonsan Anmyeon Bridge view / Chungnam Province

Chungnam Province will invest 4 trillion won over the next 10 years to transform 29 islands within the province into “islands where people want to live.” The province is set to establish the “Chungnam-style Island Development Model,” which aims to balance development and conservation.

On March 19, the province announced that it had established and would begin implementation of the “2nd Chungcheongnam-do Island Development Master Plan (2026–2035).”

This plan, which is a statutory requirement established every five years according to related ordinances, covers 29 islands in the province, including uninhabited islands such as Gyeokryeolbiyeoldo.

The vision is “Sustainable Future Growth, Islands for All of Chungnam.” The four main pillars of the plan are ▲Improving residential conditions ▲Revitalizing the economy ▲Enhancing cultural and tourism competitiveness ▲Preserving the ecosystem.

A total of 97 projects are included, with a planned investment of 4.0204 trillion won by 2035. Of this, 3.2057 trillion won, or 80%, will be covered by private capital, with the remainder funded by the national and local governments.

The province will allocate 3.3807 trillion won to culture and tourism, ▲468.1 billion won to residential and daily life projects ▲126.3 billion won to industrial and economic initiatives ▲45.3 billion won to environment and ecology.

Chungnam Province plans to achieve tangible results by investing 2.4964 trillion won by 2030.

Major projects include the construction of bridges connecting islands to the mainland and other islands, basic passenger ferry fare support, expansion of LPG supply, fostering the seafood processing industry, eco-friendly energy projects, and the creation of marine leisure zones.

Additional initiatives include coastal walking trails, experiential tourism content, marine waste cleanup, and tidal flat restoration.

Other projects in the pipeline are the commercialization of drone delivery, construction of berthing facilities for Gyeokryeolbiyeoldo, the Wonsando Marine Leisure Center, and the development of the Dovido-Nanjido Marine Tourism Complex.

Through this plan, the province aims to transform islands from mere tourist destinations into multifaceted spaces that combine residential, economic, and cultural functions.

Vice Governor Jeon Hyungsik stated, “The key is achieving a balance between conservation and growth, rather than focusing solely on development,” adding, “We will create changes that residents can truly feel by linking with government policies.”

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