Jangdo Port in the Heuksan-myeon area of Sinan County has been selected for the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' '2027 Rural New Deal 3.0 Project,' which is expected to enhance maritime transport and improve living conditions for island residents.
On November 10, Sinan County announced that Jangdo Port has secured a total project budget of 10 billion won after being selected as a new site for the Rural New Deal 3.0 initiative.
This selection follows last year's designation of Heuksan's Sangtaedo Port, marking Sinan County's second consecutive year participating in the Rural New Deal 3.0 project.
The Rural New Deal 3.0 initiative is a comprehensive rural regeneration project launched by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, targeting 200 locations nationwide over five years starting in 2026.
The project aims not only to improve port facilities but also to stimulate the local economy by utilizing regional resources in tourism, commerce, and fisheries, while enhancing living conditions in areas such as housing, welfare, culture, and health.
With this funding, Sinan County plans to establish a 'Rural Station' as a hub for community services in the Jangdo Port area and comprehensively upgrade port facilities, living social overhead capital (SOC), and safety infrastructure.
Particularly, considering the unique characteristics of island regions that rely on ferries as a primary mode of transport, the focus will be on improving maritime transport infrastructure to ensure residents can use the port safely and conveniently.
In addition to upgrading port facilities, the project will expand community-use facilities and promote tourism linked to local attractions, aiming to increase income and improve the working conditions for fishermen while enhancing the convenience of life for residents and boosting the local economy through increased tourist influx.
The project is set to begin with the establishment of a basic plan in 2027, followed by administrative procedures and facility upgrades, with a target completion date of 2030.
Sinan County anticipates that the selection of Jangdo Port will serve as an opportunity to simultaneously improve living conditions and expand maritime transport infrastructure in island areas.
The county emphasizes that ensuring residents' mobility rights and enhancing logistics convenience are directly linked to improving living conditions, and plans to fully reflect local characteristics and residents' needs throughout the project.
Kim Tae-sung, the mayor of Sinan County, stated, "Following the selection of Sangtaedo Port last year, we have achieved the success of having Jangdo Port selected for the Rural New Deal 3.0 project as well. We will ensure the timely upgrade of port infrastructure in line with our fifth core pledge of 'land and maritime transport innovation' during the 9th elected term."
He added, "We will do our utmost to create a maritime transport environment that allows island residents to move safely and conveniently, thereby ensuring their mobility rights and enhancing logistics convenience, which is essential for improving living conditions."
Meanwhile, with the selection of Jangdo Port following Sangtaedo Port last year, Sinan County plans to continue improving port infrastructure in the Heuksan area, aiming to reduce inconveniences for island residents while establishing a sustainable foundation for rural development linked to maritime transport safety and expanded living services.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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