Jindo County Selected for Central Government Open Call Projects Worth 21.5 Billion Won

100 Billion Won Secured for Gim Cluster, 7.2 Billion for Yongdeung Area Development, 4.3 Billion for Vulnerable Area Renovation

Anticipated Boost to Local Economy and Living Conditions

Achievements Mark Start of the 9th County Administration

Jindo County, located in Jeonnam-Gwangju Metropolitan City, has been selected for a series of central government open call projects this year, enabling the promotion of regional development projects totaling 21.5 billion won.

The county announced that it was chosen for three open call projects organized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. These projects will be launched in earnest to revitalize the local economy and improve living conditions for county residents.

Jindo County Office.

This achievement is attributed to the discovery of customized projects reflecting regional characteristics, systematic preparation for the open calls, and close collaboration among relevant departments.

The most notable project is the “Global Gim Cluster Establishment Project,” which was selected for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s Investment Leading District open call.

This project, with a total budget of 10 billion won, aims to create a K-Food export hub by integrating production, processing, research, and export functions centered on gim, Jindo County’s signature specialty product.

The county plans to establish gim production and processing facilities, a practical marine seed center, and expand basic infrastructure such as water supply facilities to enhance competitiveness in the local fisheries sector.

In particular, the project is expected to contribute to revitalizing the local economy by attracting related businesses and creating jobs. It is especially meaningful as it was accomplished through close cooperation between the Urban Development Division and the Population Policy Division’s Investment Attraction Team.

For the “General Rural and Fishing Village Development Project – Fishing Village Sector” open call organized by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the “Yongdeung Area Hub Development Project” was selected, targeting Gulpo-ri, Baekdong-ri, Namdong-ri, Namsun-ri, and Sindong-ri in Imhoe-myeon.

With a total project budget of 7.2 billion won, the county plans to establish the Yongdeung Ara Center and expand both convenience and income-generating facilities. In addition, resident capacity-building programs will be operated to improve living conditions in fishing villages and vitalize the local community.

For the “Living Condition Improvement Project for Vulnerable Rural Areas” led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Hayul Village in Gogun-myeon and Maengseong Village in Jodo-myeon were finally selected.

The county will invest a total of 4.3 billion won to renovate aging infrastructure and improve both living and sanitary environments. Safety facilities will also be expanded to resolve long-standing inconveniences and create a safer and more comfortable living environment for residents.

Ki Young-taek, Head of the Urban Development Division of Jindo County, said, “This achievement is the result of continuously seeking various possibilities for regional development and the united efforts of all staff members to promote the projects. We will continue to actively discover new open call projects to lead practical regional development that residents can truly feel.”

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