Sacheon's Daepo-Miryong Selected for 2027 Fishing Village New Deal 3.0 Project; 9.3 Billion Won to Be Invested

Selected for the Fisheries Ministry's fishing village revitalization project... Upgrading living conditions and economic infrastructure
Building the Eochon Solidarity Station and Local Resource Activation Center, and upgrading fishing port facilities
Master plan development to begin in the first half of 2027... Establishing a resident-led operating system

The Daepo-Miryong living area in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, has been selected for the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ 2027 Fishing Village New Deal 3.0 project. The initiative will upgrade infrastructure to improve living conditions in fishing villages and boost the local economy.

Sacheon City said on November 11 that the Daepo-Miryong living area had been selected in the fishing village revitalization category of the 2027 Fishing Village New Deal 3.0 project competition organized by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.

A total of 9.3 billion won is expected to be invested in the project. Key elements include upgrading aging fishing port facilities, expanding facilities for shared community use, and establishing a foundation for economic activities that make use of local resources.

[Photo provided by Sacheon City] The Daepo and Miryong sites for Sacheon City's Fishing Village New Deal 3.0 project. The city plans to improve harbor facilities by installing floating piers, repairing breakwaters and expanding wharves.

The Fishing Village New Deal 3.0 project is a competitive program run by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. It aims to strengthen living conditions and the foundation for economic self-reliance in fishing villages by improving infrastructure in fishing villages and ports and expanding the infrastructure that supports local community activities.

Through the fishing village revitalization project, the Daepo-Miryong living area plans to improve the safety and convenience of existing fishing port facilities while also developing facilities for community activities and the use of local resources.

◆ Expanding shared community facilities and establishing a foundation for using local resources

Sacheon City plans to build an “Eochon Solidarity Station” for residents to use as a space for community activities and communication. The station is planned as a hub for resident exchanges and community programs.

The city will also build a “Local Resource Activation Center” with space for community and cultural activities and facilities to support local income-generating activities. It plans to use the center to support resident activities and community projects that draw on local tourism and fishery resources.

The city also plans to upgrade existing accommodation facilities, including offshore pensions, to improve conditions for visitors and support stays linked to local tourism resources. However, the specific scale and operating arrangements for each facility will be reviewed during the development of the master plan.

◆ Improving fishing port safety facilities, including floating piers and breakwaters

Infrastructure will also be upgraded to improve working conditions for fishers and the usability of fishing ports. Key projects include installing floating piers, expanding fishing port safety facilities, repairing breakwaters, and extending waterfront areas.

Floating piers are berthing facilities that rise and fall with the water level in response to tidal changes. They make it easier for fishing vessels to berth and for people to board and disembark.

Sacheon City plans to improve fishers’ working conditions and reduce the risk of accidents when using fishing vessels by upgrading fishing port facilities.

Existing facilities, including breakwaters and waterfront areas, will also be upgraded based on their current use and safety conditions.

◆ Resident participation programs and a master plan in 2027

Sacheon City will also launch programs to establish a resident-led operating system alongside the construction of infrastructure.

The city plans to support residents’ continued participation in community activities and facility operations after the project is completed through social innovation programs, the development of organizations that connect local activities, and training to build residents’ capabilities.

In particular, the city intends to incorporate residents’ opinions into the project plan and develop operating arrangements to ensure that the facilities are used in local daily life and economic activities.

The city plans to complete the administrative procedures for the project and begin work on a master plan in the first half of 2027.

During development of the master plan, the city will gather residents’ opinions and review detailed plans for each project to determine the scale of the facilities and the implementation schedule.

Sacheon Mayor Park Dongsik said, “The selection of the Daepo-Miryong living area for the Fishing Village New Deal 3.0 project has laid the groundwork for upgrading fishing port safety facilities and shared community facilities. We will take residents’ opinions into account as we pursue projects to improve living conditions and make use of local resources.”

He added, “We will improve conditions for fishers and build facilities that residents and visitors can use together, ensuring the project delivers tangible benefits to the area.”

Meanwhile, Sacheon City plans to link improvements to fishing port facilities with community activities through the Fishing Village New Deal 3.0 project in the Daepo-Miryong living area. It will also consider plans for operating and maintaining the facilities after the project is completed.

For the Daepo-Miryong Fishing Village New Deal 3.0 project to deliver tangible benefits to the area, it will be important not only to build facilities but also to establish a resident-participation-based operating system, develop maintenance plans, and create detailed project plans linked to local income generation.

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