Ganghwa County Streamlines Ferry Boarding Procedures for Island Residents

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Ganghwa County announced on the 26th that it will significantly streamline ferry boarding procedures for small island residents, effective from the 1st of next month.

Under this change, island residents will be able to use ferries by stating only their residence and name upon boarding, with identity verification conducted automatically through a computer system, without the need to submit boarding declaration forms or present identification documents.

The county concluded a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Shipping Association (Chairman Lee Chae-ik) on the 24th containing these provisions.

According to the agreement, the benefits will apply to residents of islands including Seogum, Mibeop, Jumun, Boleum, Acha, and Maldo in Ganghwa County.

Until now, island residents, despite frequently using ferries, had to follow cumbersome procedures such as completing boarding declaration forms and presenting identification documents, just like general passengers. The introduction of this streamlined system is expected to significantly resolve residents' inconveniences.

To use the streamlined system, residents can visit the myeon office (Samsan, Seodo) in their area of residence, provide consent for personal information use, and register in advance.

County Governor Park Yong-chul said, "I expect that the introduction of this ferry boarding procedure streamlining system will improve inconveniences for island residents," adding, "Going forward, we will do our best to improve living conditions for island residents."