Gyeonggang-do, Gyodong Island to Transform into Scenic Destination

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Shin Eun-seop] Ganghwa County has launched the establishment of the 'Gyodong Island Scenic Masterplan' to bring about groundbreaking improvements to the landscape of the entire Gyodong Island.

The county announced on the 30th that it is conducting a project to establish the 'Gyodong Island Scenic Masterplan' to promote regional balanced development and improve the income and living standards of residents in Gyodong-myeon, which has been relatively underdeveloped due to the DMZ and military protection zones.

The 'Gyodong Island Scenic Masterplan' divides Gyodong-myeon into three zones: Hwaegae Zone, Sujeong Zone, and Yuldu Zone, and is designed to select and develop scenic landmarks with high utilization rates and significant spillover effects to surrounding areas, centered on the East-West Development Axis, Waterfront Scenic Axis, Border Area Management Axis, and Forest Conservation Axis.

The county has selected the 'Goggu Reservoir' in Hwaegae Zone as a scenic landmark for projects in 2022 and plans to create a safe and pleasant pedestrian environment, with design currently underway targeting completion in October.

Once this project is completed, it is expected to bring vitality to the dark nighttime reservoir deck path and enhance its use as a safe recreational space for residents, while providing new attractions by connecting with the Hwaegae Garden and Daeryong Market in the Hwaegae Zone.

Meanwhile, County Governor Yu Cheon-ho directly explained the 'Gyodong-myeon Scenic Masterplan' at the Gyodong-myeon Office on the 25th, attended by village leaders, women's association heads, and relevant organization heads of Gyodong-myeon.

County Governor Yu Cheon-ho stated, "Starting with the Goggu Reservoir, we will select scenic landmarks in each zone to transform the entire Gyodong Island into a destination," and "We will actively reflect the opinions of local residents to create new attractions and do our best to improve residents' income and living standards."