WONJU, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The Wonju city government on Thursday announced that it will be hosting a drone fishing contest at the Ganhyeon tourist area on Oct. 8.
The event is aimed at fostering the drone industry by linking it to the fishing industry, as well as creating a new leisure culture.
A total of 80 teams will participate in the fishing contest using drones. A variety of concurrent events will also be hosted for ordinary citizens, including opportunities to experience drone flight and magnet drone fishing.
Wonju was the only city selected in Gangwon Province for the drone city establishment project organized by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in March.
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