On June 9, the ministry announced the selection of 16 new sites for the 2027 Rural Development Project in Fishing Areas, which includes 10 regional development hubs and six local government capacity-building initiatives. The selected projects will receive tailored funding over one to five years, depending on the type.
The Rural Development Project in Fishing Areas is a community-driven initiative designed to enhance income and living standards in fishing villages, allowing residents to plan and operate essential facilities and income-generating projects.
Last December, the ministry revised its guidelines to better align with the unique characteristics of each fishing community, enabling the development of necessary infrastructure and income-generating facilities. Proposed projects include multi-purpose centers, solar power installations, shared workspaces, local food sales outlets, and village beautification efforts.
For the regional development hubs, 10 locations were selected, including Songhyeon 1-ri in Taean, South Chungcheong Province. These projects are expected to receive approximately 443 billion won in national funding over a five-year period, aimed at improving living conditions and revitalizing fishing communities.
The selected local government capacity-building areas include Samcheok City in Gangwon Province, Taean County in South Chungcheong Province, Buan County in North Jeolla Province, Jangheung County in South Jeolla Province, Geoje City in South Gyeongsang Province, and Namhae County in South Gyeongsang Province. These projects will last one year, with each site receiving up to 140 million won in national funding, allowing local governments to implement consulting and training programs.
Park Seung-jun, head of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' Fishing Village and Port Revitalization Planning Division, stated, "We will support the improvement of living conditions for fishing village residents through the Rural Development Project in Fishing Areas and will continue to promote tailored projects that reflect local characteristics and resident needs."
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