[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Yongin Special City signed an 'MOU for promoting convenient transportation and improving tourism welfare for Yongin citizens' with Ulleung Cruise Co., Ltd. on December 1st in the reception room on the 4th floor of City Hall.
The signing ceremony was attended by Mayor Lee Sang-il and Cho Hyun-deok, Representative Director of Ulleung Cruise Co., Ltd., who signed the agreement and pledged mutual cooperation.
This MOU was prepared to promote exchanges with Ulleung County, with which the city established a sister city relationship in September, and to provide convenience such as reduced transportation fares for Yongin citizens wishing to visit Ulleung County and Dokdo.
Under the agreement, Ulleung Cruise Co., Ltd. will provide discounted ship fares for Yongin citizens for Ulleung Cruise (Pohang ↔ Ulleung) and Dokdo Cruise (Ulleung ↔ Dokdo). A discount rate of up to 20% applies on weekdays and off-season, and up to 10% on weekends and holidays. However, peak season and holiday periods are excluded from the discount. Prior reservation is required to receive discount benefits. At the time of reservation and ticketing, an address verification process using an identification card is conducted.
Mayor Lee Sang-il said at the signing ceremony, "As we have established a sister city relationship with Ulleung County, I thought it would be good for Yongin citizens visiting Ulleungdo or Dokdo to receive discounted ferry fares, so we promoted this agreement. I am grateful that Ulleung Cruise Co., Ltd. responded generously." He added, "Given that transportation options to Ulleungdo are very limited, the agreement our city has made today with Ulleung Cruise Co., Ltd. will be very welcome news for Yongin citizens planning to visit Ulleungdo and Dokdo."
Mayor Lee also said, "With this agreement as an opportunity, I hope more people from Yongin will visit Ulleung County, enjoy its pristine natural environment, and contribute to the local economy of Ulleung County."
Representative Director Cho Hyun-deok said, "I deeply appreciate Mayor Lee Sang-il and the many Yongin citizens for taking such great interest in Ulleung County." He added, "Ulleung Cruise continues operations even in winter, and Ulleung County is providing various services for tourists visiting Ulleungdo, so I hope many people will visit Ulleungdo."
During a luncheon with Rep. Cho and others, Mayor Lee asked, "Among Yongin City officials, some live in other cities rather than Yongin. Can you provide discount benefits to them as well?" Cho and other Ulleung Cruise officials responded, "We will do so."
Ulleung Cruise operates continuously except for a ship inspection period from December 8 to 20, and prior reservations can be made by calling 1533-3370.
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