“‘Treasure Island’ Reborn… Completion of ‘Island Specialization Project’ on Soijakdo, Incheon”

Tourism Content Development and Income Generation Initiatives Since 2018… Visitor Numbers Doubled, Soi Jakdo Tourism Guide Map (Provided by Incheon Tourism Organization) / News1,
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, “(Incheon=News1) Reporter Jeong Jin-wook = Incheon Ongjin-gun and Incheon Tourism Organization announced on the 13th that they have concluded the project for Soi Jakdo, which was selected as a target site for the Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s ‘4th Stage Island Specialization Project.'”,
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, “According to Incheon Tourism Organization, Soi Jakdo has been developing tourism content and discovering income-generating projects centered around the ‘Soi Jakdo English Cooperative’ for approximately seven years since 2018. As a result, the number of visitors increased more than twofold, from 8,278 in 2018 to 18,322 in 2023.”,
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, “Major achievements of the project include the creation of photo spots such as the ‘Beach View Swing’ and ‘Gold and Silver Treasure Wolpabeok,’ as well as increased visitor convenience due to the maintenance and repair of existing tourist facilities, according to the organization. The ‘Haejakhaejak Gaetti-gil Walk’ event, held for the first time last year, saw 541 visitors participating.”,
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, “For resident income projects, ‘Crab-infused Broth Cube’ was developed using local specialties, securing a source of revenue, and income was expanded through café menu revisions such as ‘Treasure Island Ade’ and picnic set offerings, as explained by the organization. Consequently, last year’s revenue from resident income projects grew approximately 181% compared to the previous year.”,
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, “The organization also evaluated that they strengthened the foundation for self-reliance through increased resident participation, professional education, and visits to advanced sites.”,
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, “The organization plans to produce and distribute a new tourism guide map for Soi Jakdo this year.”,
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, “Ongjin-gun and Incheon Tourism Organization announced plans to promote various initiatives this year to revitalize island tourism, including Soi Jakdo, and address regional decline in connection with the ‘Incheon i-Sea Pass.’\n”