SINAN, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Sinan County in North Jeolla Province, known for its robust fisheries industry, has begun to rent out fishing boats to young fishermen without the financial capability to purchase their own boat. The county has purchased a number of fishing vessels, and currently rents them out to those in need [...]
SINAN, Nov. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Experts at the International Symposium on Migratory Birds, held in Sinan County, South Jeolla Province from November 11 to 13, were amazed by the level of preservation at the Sinan mudflats. Officials from the Common Wadden Sea Secretariat, one of the world’s leading mudflat preservation agencies, and experts from [...]
SINAN, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Tourists making their way to the Cheonsa Bridge, South Korea’s fourth longest sea-crossing bridge, will soon have another attraction to visit. Sinan County in South Jeolla Province said it will open a pedestrian bridge on September 19 off the coast of Jaeun Island, located at the end of the [...]
SINAN, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The small Kijeom Soak Island, located 40 minutes away from Aphae Island in Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, is being transformed into an island of pilgrimage. Kijeom Soak Island is a small island with 100 residents, most of whom are seniors working as farmers or fishermen. A total of [...]
SINAN, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Sinan County in South Jeolla Province plans to turn Banwol Island and Parkji Island into ‘Purple Isles’ abundant with purple flowers and crops. The county planted 40,000 lavender plants to turn the islands purple. White cedar, empress trees, and other purple flowers and trees are being planted on the islands. [...]
SINAN, Jun. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Sinan County in South Jeolla Province is pushing for the preservation and restoration of stone walls that have cultural sentiment found on islands within the county. Following the enactment of a related ordinance in March, the local government will start a full-scale stone wall maintenance project at a cost [...]
SINAN, Jan. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — According to Sinan county in South Jeolla Province on Wednesday, officials have been touring the county to discuss with residents. The interesting part is how the officials conducted the talks. Normally, officials would meet with residents, explain Social Overhead Capital (SOC) projects and address questions and concerns brought up [...]
SINAN, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) – The Sinan Tulip Festival opened on April 8, near Daegwang beach. The event celebrated its 9th anniversary with a sea of tulips. The festival will run for 10 days, until April 17. More than one million tulips are blooming in harmony with canola flowers, daffodils, Livingstone daisies, violas, pansies, chrysanthemums, [...]