Jindo County is investing a total of 44.3 billion won in tourism development projects at Sebang Sunset and Hoedong tourist sites, accelerating the shift from transient tourism to longer stays.
Jae-gak Lee, the mayor of Jindo County, visited the sites on October 1 to check on the progress of the 'Sebang Sunset Art and Culture Tourist Attraction Project' in Jisan-myeon and the 'Jingyeong-Jindo Sanhaedo Project' at Hoedong tourist site.
The two projects focus on enhancing Jindo's natural scenery and existing tourist attractions by integrating cultural, artistic, and experiential content to create a destination that encourages longer visitor stays.
The 'Sebang Sunset Art and Culture Tourist Attraction Project' is part of a broader regional tourism development initiative, with a total budget of 14.3 billion won allocated for its implementation.
A complex tourist space will be developed in the Sebang Sunset area, featuring an art and culture center, rest facilities, cafes, and parking.
Construction began in June, with a target completion and opening date set for the end of 2027. Jindo County has also initiated construction management procedures for the new Sebang Sunset Art and Culture Tourist Attraction this year.
At Hoedong tourist site, the 'Jingyeong-Jindo Sanhaedo Project' is underway with a budget of 30 billion won.
This project, part of the Jeonnam Balanced Development 300 initiative, aims to transform Hoedong tourist site into a new tourism hub. According to official documents from Jindo County, the project is planned to run from 2025 to 2027, with an investment of 30 billion won.
Plans include the redevelopment of the existing Hoedong Observatory into the 'Sky Road Observatory' and the remodeling of the youth training center into a 'Welcome Center,' along with the introduction of tourism programs that include cultural and artistic experiences.
Jindo County emphasizes that the focus is not only on building facilities but also on developing operational content that can extend the duration of tourist stays after completion.
Mayor Lee confirmed the project timelines and construction progress, urging officials and contractors to prioritize safety management and construction quality.
He also stressed the importance of preparing operational and management plans in advance, ensuring that programs for tourists to enjoy while staying in Jindo are developed from the project initiation stage.
Jae-gak Lee stated, "We will highlight the unique features of Sebang Sunset and Hoedong tourist site, linking various attractions and experiential programs to encourage more visitors to Jindo and to stay longer. Through this, we aim to invigorate the local economy and transform Jindo into a city that promotes extended tourism experiences."
Meanwhile, Jindo County plans to organize follow-up actions based on the identified improvements from this site inspection. The goal is to utilize the tourism infrastructure not only for individual facility development but also to enhance visitor stay times by integrating cultural, artistic, scenic, and experiential programs.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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