The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on the 26th that it has selected 25 new sites for the '2025 Rural Vitality Enhancement Project,' including Gueom Port in Aewol-eup, Jeju City, and Tosan Port in Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo City, to improve rural fishing port infrastructure.

Overview of the Rural Vitality Enhancement Project

A total of 3 trillion KRW invested in 300 rural fishing villages
Project carried out in three types depending on the size and characteristics of the fishing villageCreation of a rural economic platform (Type 1)
Creation of a rural living platform (Type 2)
Improvement of rural safety infrastructure (Type 3)
Jeju Region Selection Results

Gueom Port and Tosan Port selected for improvement of rural safety infrastructure
Up to 5 billion KRW supported for each port over three years
Gueom Port Improvement Details

Breakwater extension and tetrapod reinforcement: Resolving damage to port safety facilities caused by waves
Installation of safety lighting
Tosan Port Improvement Details

Breakwater reinforcement: Preventing damage from high waves
Construction of a haenyeo shelter: Providing a resting space before and after fishing
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries plans to support the successful implementation of the project by operating an expert advisory group, providing on-site customized consulting, and conducting training for stakeholders.

Political Reactions

Rep. Moon Dae-rim (Jeju City Gap): "Committed to expanding safety infrastructure and creating vibrant fishing villages"
Rep. Wi Seong-gon (Seogwipo City): "Expectations for preventing safety accidents at Tosan Port and strengthening the clean fishing port image, and continuous efforts to promote projects to improve rural fishing ports in the Seogwipo region"

[ⓒ Global Economic Times. 무단전재-재배포 금지]