Mokpo Marine Cable Car, Full Waiver of February Rental Fee and 50% Reduction for March Fee

Published 15 Apr.2020 09:44(KST)

Updated 21 Aug.2025 14:58(KST)

The longest in the country, the 3.23 km Mokpo Marine Cable Car crossing the sea in front of Mokpo (Photo by Mokpo Cable Car Co., Ltd.)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Ki-dong] Mokpo Marine Cable Car Co., Ltd. announced on the 15th that it has decided to waive 50% of the March rent following the full waiver of the February rent to help tenant businesses struggling due to a decrease in visitors caused by the prolonged impact of COVID-19.

The rent reduction applies to numerous tenant businesses inside the Mokpo Marine Cable Car, including cafes, restaurants, bakeries, specialty product shops, convenience stores, and photo services.

Jung In-chae, CEO of Mokpo Marine Cable Car, said, “As a representative tourist facility of Mokpo with social and cultural significance, we feel a responsibility to revitalize the local economy. Despite the decrease in passengers and sales downturn caused by COVID-19, we decided to reduce rent to provide practical support to the tenant small business owners who are suffering.”

Since the end of January, Mokpo Marine Cable Car has been thoroughly implementing disinfection measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

At the main entrance of the boarding station, the latest gate-type spray disinfection devices and thermal cameras have been installed. At the Bukhang and Gohado boarding stations, cabins are disinfected immediately after passengers disembark. Additionally, wearing masks is mandatory when boarding the cable car to ensure all visitors can ride safely.

Hand sanitizers and handwashing agents are placed throughout the area, employees are required to wear masks, and they are instructed to familiarize themselves with preventive guidelines. Posters related to behavioral measures have also been posted as part of promotional activities to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

A representative of Mokpo Marine Cable Car stated, “We will do our best to strengthen our internal operations so that the regional economic downturn caused by COVID-19 does not lead to a decrease in tourists, ensuring a safe and pleasant trip to Mokpo.”