Ganghwa County Completes Seokmo Island Meeting Square and Public Parking Lot

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Ganghwa County held a completion ceremony for the 'Seokmo Island Meeting Square and Public Parking Lot' on the 25th, with County Governor Yu Cheon-ho, National Assembly Member Bae Jun-young, County Council Chairman Shin Deuk-sang and council members, and approximately 90 local residents in attendance.

The 'Seokmo Island Meeting Square and Public Parking Lot Development Project' is a local economic revitalization initiative of the seventh elected term that leverages tourism resources including natural scenery and scenic views.

On 8,920 square meters (2,703 pyeong) near Seokmo Bridge, approximately 5.8 billion won has been invested to install convenience facilities including a meeting square, public parking lot, and public restrooms, and to construct observation deck facilities that showcase outstanding views for tourists.

Additionally, 24-hour CCTV and security lights have been installed to strengthen parking lot security, and plans are in place for village residents and the county to regularly maintain the site to prevent long-term parking of commercial cargo vehicles.

Seokmo Island is renowned as the premier healing travel destination in the capital region, featuring the spectacular Minmeoreu Beach where the West Sea sunset creates a magnificent scene, Bomun Temple, one of Korea's three great temples of prayer, Seokmo Island mineral hot springs, an 18-hole golf course built on the grounds of an old salt farm, Seokmo Island Natural Recreation Forest, and an arboretum.

With the completion of this meeting square and public parking lot, it is expected that previously insufficient tourism infrastructure will be reinforced, establishing Seokmo Island's profile as a vacation destination where visitors can rest and recharge in a nearby location.