Cheongdo-gun conducts road marketing from dongdaegu station. Cheongdo-gun (Governor Kim Ha-su) will conduct road marketing at Dongdaegu Station (2nd reception room) from the 13th to the 14th to promote the half-price train for “Local Love Railroad Travel.”
「Local Love Railroad Travel」 is 50% of the railway fare in accordance with the 『Business Agreement for Revitalization of Railways and Tourism in Population Declining Areas』 in which 33 local governments including Cheongdo-gun, Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL), government ministries and public institutions participated. This is a train product that gives you a discount.
How to use: Purchase a round-trip ticket at a 10% discount on Korail Talk (APP), then visit Cheongdo tourist attractions and verify the QR code to receive a 40% discount coupon for the purchase price next month. Discount coupons can be used on all trains, including KTX, within one year from the date of issuance.
In particular, in this road marketing, we will jointly promote the Cheongdo Hometown Love Donation System through collaboration between departments. The Hometown Love Donation System is a system that allows individuals to donate up to 5 million won per year to local governments other than their current address, and provides tax deduction benefits and local specialties as return gifts.
Jang Mi-hwa, head of the Tourism Policy Department, said, “The way to travel to Cheongdo by train has been widened. “We hope that many tourists using the train will visit, and we will do our best to increase the brand value of Cheongdo as a hub city of culture, art, and tourism by securing travel convenience for tourists and diversifying tourist attraction support projects.”
Meanwhile, Cheongdo-gun (Governor Kim Ha-soo) held a meeting with iCOOP, an end user, on the plan to build the Cheongdo Natural Dream park Industrial Complex at 11 am on the 13th in the first conference room of the county office, with Cheongdo-gun Governor Kim Ha-soo and five Cheongdo-gun executive officials and business officials in attendance.was held.
In Cheongdo-gun, a meeting was held to share the progress made so far and future plans as the plan to designate the Gyeongsangbuk-do industrial complex was announced last April for the Natural Dream Park creation project, and administrative procedures for land compensation and deliberation by the industrial complex plan deliberation committee began. Done.
The meeting was attended by Shin Seong-sik, advisory member of the iCOOP Natural Dream Healing Research Foundation, Ryu Myung-Jin, CEO of AKICOOP Architectural Office, and Kim Young-Sook, head of iCOOP Yeongnam Sales Division, to discuss research and advancement issues supporting the life care movement and the direction (planning) of Cheongdo Natural Dream Park. suggested.
Cheongdo Natural Dream Park industrial Complex has a land area of approximately 290,000 m2 in Dugok-ri, Deoksan-ri, Maejeon-myeon, and is expected to house food and beverage manufacturing facilities and logistics facilities using eco-pleasant agricultural products.
In addition, life care support facilities such as a healing center, experiential workshop, hotel, and movie theater, as well as dormitories to create living conditions, are scheduled to be built.
At the meeting on this day, Cheongdo-gun and iCOOP decided to join forces to ensure that the Cheongdo Natural Dream Park construction project can be promoted quickly by establishing closer dialog and an active mutual cooperation system.
Cheongdo-gun Mayor Kim Ha-soo said, “this meeting was an prospect for Cheongdo-gun and iCOOP to share their will to actively promote the cheongdo Natural Dream Park construction project,” adding, “We will engage in various activities such as production, distribution, experience, and sales of eco-friendly agricultural products. “We will create new growth engines and local jobs for local industries and actively contribute to revitalizing the local economy by creating industrial complexes centered on real-demand companies with introduced functions,” he said.
Economy Queen Reporter Hana Choi Photo: Cheongdo-gun
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What are the economic impacts of local travel initiatives like ”Local Love Railroad travel”?
Interview: Time.news Editor Talks Local love Railroad Travel with Expert Jae-Min Lee
Editor: Welcome to Time.news, where we dive into current events and insightful stories. Today, we’re joined by transportation and tourism expert, Jae-Min Lee. Jae-Min, thank you for being here!
Jae-Min Lee: Thank you for having me! It’s a pleasure to discuss such an exciting initiative.
Editor: Let’s jump right in. Cheongdo-gun is conducting road marketing at Dongdaegu Station to promote their “Local Love Railroad Travel” program. Can you give our audience some background on this initiative?
Jae-Min Lee: Absolutely! The “Local Love Railroad Travel” program is a fantastic collaborative effort aimed at revitalizing tourism in areas facing population decline. By offering a 50% discount on railway fares for specified routes, they’re encouraging both locals and visitors to explore these regions in a cost-effective way. This initiative involves 33 local governments, KORAIL, and various government institutions, all working together.
Editor: It sounds like a notable collaborative effort. What do you think are the primary benefits of such programs for local communities?
Jae-Min Lee: The benefits are multifaceted.Economically, it boosts local businesses by attracting tourists who might not have otherwise visited these areas.Socially, it fosters a sense of community pride and engagement, as residents can showcase their attractions. Environmentally, promoting train travel over car travel helps reduce carbon emissions and promote more lasting tourism practices.
Editor: I see! cheongdo-gun promotes attractions through this initiative as well. Can you describe how the ticketing process works for potential travelers?
Jae-Min Lee: Yes,the process is quite user-kind. Travelers can purchase a round-trip ticket through the KORAIL Talk app at a 10% discount. After visiting Cheongdo’s tourist attractions, they can verify their experience by scanning a QR code found at these sites. This not only incentivizes tourism but also allows for a seamless travel experience.
Editor: Smart use of technology! It truly seems to make exploring local attractions even easier. In your opinion, how might this initiative impact future tourism strategies in korea?
Jae-Min Lee: This initiative could serve as a model for other regions in Korea facing similar challenges. By focusing on local attractions and promoting collaborative efforts among governmental and transportation entities, it sets a precedent for other areas to follow. If prosperous, we could see a ripple effect where additional programs are launched in different regions, driving domestic tourism and sustaining local economies.
Editor: That certainly sounds promising! Do you expect to see similar programs emerging in other countries with similar demographic challenges?
Jae-Min Lee: Absolutely. Many countries are grappling with declining populations in rural areas. the combination of discounted travel and local engagement is a formula that could easily be adapted elsewhere.as an example, rural parts of Japan and Italy could benefit substantially from such collaborations, which encourage exploration and support local economies.
Editor: It’s engaging to think about the global implications. As we wrap up, what would your message be to our viewers regarding traveling locally and supporting community-driven initiatives like this?
Jae-Min Lee: I’d encourage everyone to embrace local travel! Not only can it lead to unique discoveries and experiences, but it’s also an opportunity to support local economies and appreciate the beauty and culture within our own countries. Programs like ”Local Love Railroad Travel” are a great way to do just that.
Editor: Thank you, Jae-Min! Its been enlightening discussing this innovative approach to tourism with you. We hope to see more initiatives like this thrive across the nation.
Jae-Min Lee: Thank you! I’m excited to see how this initiative evolves and impacts local communities.