“Month of Visiting the Sea in May” – Abundance of Marine Tourism Programs in the Gogunsan Archipelago

From Trekking on Maldo and Myeongdo Islands to Cruise Tours… Attracting Stayover Tourists, ,
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, “[Gunsan=Newsis] Reporter Ko Seok-jung reports that Jeollabuk-do’s Gunsan City is unveiling a variety of marine tourism programs showcasing the diverse attractions of the Gogunsan Islands, in collaboration with the Jeonbuk branch of the Korea Tourism Organization, to celebrate ‘May, the Month of the Sea’.”,
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, “According to the city on the 20th, ‘May, the Month of the Sea’ is a campaign promoted nationwide by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization.”,
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, “Throughout the month, a range of discounts and events will be available. The city plans to focus on attracting stayover tourists by highlighting the unique marine landscapes of the Gogunsan Islands.”,
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, “The standout program during this campaign is the ‘K-Tourism Island Maldo and Myeongdo Marine Trekking’. This route offers a stunning walk through breathtaking sceneries such as the Maldo Lighthouse and geological fold structures, interspersed with unique rock formations and the blue sea, and has already become popular among trekking enthusiasts nationwide.”,
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, “There are also ample maritime tours available for families and couples. The ‘K-Tourism Island Cruise Tour’ and ‘Boat Tour’, which allow visitors to enjoy the spectacular views of the Gogunsan Islands and the sea pedestrian bridge from the water, are operating.”,
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, “Additionally, a program called ‘Gunsan Whatsome’ has been prepared to provide more options by combining major tourist attractions in Gunsan, starting from the Gogunsan Islands, including the Geungam-dong rail village and the Time Travel Village.”,
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, “A city official said, ‘We aim to promote the breathtaking natural scenery and abundant food offerings, establishing the Gogunsan Islands as a premier marine tourism destination on the west coast,’ adding, ‘We hope this campaign will invigorate the local economy and serve as a catalyst for Gunsan to become a stayover marine tourism city.'”,
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, “Details on the various programs and how to participate in the events can be found on the official website for ‘May, the Month of the Sea’.”,
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