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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the people of Gunmin and Assemblyman Moon Geum-ju.
Boseong County‘s Yulpo Port has been selected as a preliminary target port for the designation of a new national fishing port. Boseong County announced on the 8th that the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries had selected Yulpo Port as a preliminary target port for the new national fishing port designation.
For several years, the military has advocated for the designation of Yulpo Port as a national fishing port, recognizing its potential to become a sustainable asset for Korea. However, in 2019, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries only shortlisted two ports nationwide for a feasibility study, and Yulpo Port ranked third.
Despite its current status as a local fishing port, Yulpo Port has evolved beyond its traditional role. It has become a base for fisheries production and a central port for marine tourism, fostering economic and cultural growth in the fishing village area. Infrastructure improvements, such as breakwater facilities and the Hoecheon Fisheries Wholesale Market, have supported fishing activities and increased fishermen’s income.
Yulpo Port’s potential was recognized in 2024 when it was selected by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. The port scored highly in terms of fishing boat usage, port visits, population density, and tourism infrastructure, making it ideal for national fishing port development.
The project will involve an investment of 44.5 billion won (100% national budget) for the construction of a new fishing gear storage facility, breakwater expansion, temperature improvements, and anchorage installation.
Yulpo Port’s transformation into a multi-functional tourism complex fishing port is a collaborative effort involving neighboring cities and counties. This initiative is spearheaded by Assemblywoman Moon Geum-ju and Boseong County Mayor Kim Cheol-woo.
Boseong County Governor Kim Cheol-woo expressed his pride in Yulpo Port’s selection, stating that it will be a catalyst for regional economic growth and development in the southern coastal area.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries plans to conduct a feasibility study and develop a comprehensive plan for the official designation of Yulpo Port as a national fishing port in the second half of this year, gathering input from local residents.
Queen Choi Ha Na Reporter Photo Boseong County