BORYEONG, South Chungcheong Province — Korea has 3,383 islands, with 473 inhabited and 2,910 uninhabited. Of the country’s 51.7 million population, approximately 1.48 million live on these islands, including about 670,000 on Jeju, the largest island in the south.
As a nation bordered by the sea on three sides, Korea’s strategic interest in these islands is growing in areas such as territorial defense, resources, ecology, environment and tourism.
However, many islands in rural regions face challenges such as demographic decline and underdevelopment due to a lack of systematic and comprehensive management plans.
To raise public awareness of the importance and value 바카라게임 of its islands, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety designated Aug. 8 as Island Day in 2019. Since then, annual events have been held to commemorate this day, with this year’s celebration taking place in Boryeong City, South Chungcheong Province.
Located along Korea’s western coast and known for its beautiful beaches and an annual mud festival, Boryeong is home to around 100,000 residents and approximately 70 islands and islets, 16 of which are inhabited.
The city also boasts the nation’s longest undersea tunnel, stretching 6,927 meters and linking Wonsan Island to the mainland.
Island Day kicked off on Thursday for a four-day run, featuring various activities at Daecheon Beach, including mudflat experiences, clam catching, exhibition halls and quiz sessions about Korea’s islands.
